The Australian Conservation Foundation has just released a useful new report, “Funding the transition to a clean energy economy” (see http://goo.gl/AGPdQ). Among other things, the report recommends the Australian Government issue Climate Bonds, tied directly to financing clean energy. Interestingly, the report contains a foreword and endorsement by Nathan Fabian, …
1000 Cancuns – Call to Action for Indigenous Peoples
Greetings Friends and Supporters, JOIN THE INTERNATIONAL DAY OF ACTION DECEMBER 7, 2010 We call on Indigenous peoples, communities and supporters in the U.S. and Canada to mobilize on December 7, 2010 to reject false market-based distractions and to instead adopt real people-centered solutions to climate change. We are calling …
Future at Risk on a Hotter Planet
By Lester R. Brown Earth Policy Release Plan B 4.0 Book Byte We are entering a new era, one of rapid and often unpredictable climate change. In fact, the new climate norm is change. The 25 warmest years on record have come since 1980. And the 10 warmest years since …
Paper purchasing practices: how to avoid rainforest destruction
About the article “Paper purchasing practices: how to avoid rainforest destruction” In last weeks newsletter (Vol.6 Week 47) Jacqui Dixon wrote an article on Paper purchasing practices: how to avoid rainforest destruction. The article highlighted a new report and consumer guide released by the Rainforest Action Network Read more ——————————————————————————– …
Energy Efficiency In Healthcare
NewEnergyNews Daily Headlines click here for main page: http://www.NewEnergyNews.net/ TODAY AT NewEnergyNews, 12-1: * Today’s Study: Energy Efficiency In Healthcare * Quick News, 12-1: All About Distributed New Energy; Iowa’s Wind Lifeline; Nrg + Sunpower = 250 Mw Pv Plant; Geothermal Goes To College Yesterday * Study: The State Of …
Dodd-Frank say-on-pay unlikely to have impact – CalPERS governance chief
RI News Alert: › Dodd-Frank say-on-pay unlikely to have impact – CalPERS governance chief › Al Gore’s Generation to audit engagement and voting Click here to read newsletter.
Management Dream Teams Taking Shape as the Clean-Tech Community Grows
As the curtain closes on 2010, we conclude another year of growth for the clean-tech industry. Much has changed since Technology Partners’ first foray into clean tech in the early 1990s when the sector was branded “alternative energy,” considered by most to be nothing more than pet projects for environmentalists. …
Press release from Dean Baker on the National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform
Simpson-Bowles’ Violation of Charter is Characteristic of Their Approach Washington, D.C.- CEPR co-director Dean Baker released the following statement yesterday regarding the national Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform… Click here to read more.
Mitsubishi Electric, Gores Group acquire German solar power device developer Vincotech
DEALS NEWS Mitsubishi Electric, Gores Group acquire German solar power device developer Vincotech Alstom chosen as supplier for Enerjisa’s Arkun hydropower plant Gamesa wins second Brazilian order in two months China Datang Renewable Power launches IPO Green Energy Group pulls out of Global Emerging Resources takeover Nanometrics repurchases shares to …
ASrIA BRIEFING: Integrating ESG into mainstream investment
Time: 9th December 2010, 16:30-18:30 Venue: MSCI offices, 12th Floor, Nexxus Building, 41 Connaught Road Central, Hong Kong Members: Free Non-Members: HKD250 ASrIA invites you to a briefing focusing on integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into the mainstream investment process. Our speakers will provide insights into the key …