British Medical Association Ends Fossil Fuel Investments

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Trendspotting

The British Medical Association (BMA), the trade union and professional association of British doctors, has decided to end its investment in fossil fuels. One of the reasons stated was the irony of medical organizations investing in the fossil fuel industry which damages public health, and the medical industry’s purpose is to …

Youths sue U.S. government over climate inaction

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen, Trendspotting

Youths sue U.S. government over climate inaction An unprecedented massive legal campaign led by young Americans is playing out in courtrooms across the nation http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2014/5/4/youth-sue-governmentforclimateinaction.html May 4, 2014 2:16PM ET Updated May 5, 2014 2:14PM ET by Amel Ahmed @amelscript Young people across the country are suing several government agencies …

Youths sue U.S. government over climate inaction

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen, Trendspotting

Youths sue U.S. government over climate inaction An unprecedented massive legal campaign led by young Americans is playing out in courtrooms across the nation http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2014/5/4/youth-sue-governmentforclimateinaction.html May 4, 2014 2:16PM ET Updated May 5, 2014 2:14PM ET by Amel Ahmed @amelscript Young people across the country are suing several government agencies …

Most Americans Support Action on Global Warming

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen, Earth Systems Science

  Today we are releasing the third report from our latest national survey. In Public Support for Climate & Energy Policies, November 2013, we report that most Americans support national action on global warming: Most Americans (83%) say the U.S. should make an effort to reduce global warming, even if it …

From the Guardian: Green groups walk out of UN climate talks

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

Environment and development groups protest at slow speed and lack of ambition at Warsaw negotiations John Vidal and Fiona Harvey in Warsaw Thursday 21 November 2013 The Guardian http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2013/nov/21/mass-walk-out-un-climate-talks-warsaw —- Environment and development groups together with young people, trade unions and social movements walked out of the UN climate talks on …

Market Forces: Sixty prominent Australians call on ‘big four’ banks to end fossil fuel investment

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Trendspotting

Sixty prominent Australians call on ‘big four’ banks to end fossil fuel investment Press release Melbourne, 28 June 2013 Sixty prominent Australians are calling on the CEOs of the big four banks to stop investing in the fossil fuel industry through an open letter organised by Market Forces and 350.org launched today. …

Great shout out from the President- thanks to you!

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, SRI/ESG News

President Obama just laid out his plan to address climate change, and as we were hoping he gave the Climate Declaration a shout out. The Declaration helped to give the President the critical support he needed from the business community. We couldn’t have done it without you. Now, the real …

Hip Investor: Going Fossil-Free, a How-To Guide in PDF — and webinar

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, SRI/ESG News

    IN THIS ISSUE: I. Going Fossil-Free, a How-To Guide in PDF — and webinar:  In partnership with 350.org, HIP co-authored Resilient Portfolios & Fossil-Free Pensions, showing city and states how to go fossil-free;  join us Weds, 6/19 for a collaborative webinar II. Federal Reserve Supports Investing for Impact: The Federal Reserve of …

Cleantech News from CleanTechnica : Atlantic Wind Connection Chooses New Jersey for Phase I Offshore Transmission Backbone

Jay OwenGreentech

Cleantech News from CleanTechnica Atlantic Wind Connection Chooses New Jersey for Phase I Offshore Transmission Backbone China Targeting 10 GW of New Solar Capacity In 2013 Solar-Powered Water Treatment Plant Developed Africa Set To Necessary Renewable Energy Growth Suntech Launches Massive Saudi Arabian Solar System PV Cell Manufacturing Breakthrough, New …

President Obama Meets with Power Shift Youth Clean Energy Leaders

Ethical MarketsGlobal Citizen

Immediate Release: April 15, 2011   Contact: Trevor FitzGibbon 202-406-0646 Brianna Cayo Cotter 415-305-1943   President Obama Meets with Power Shift Youth Clean Energy Leaders   Leaders Urge President to Protect Clean Air Act, the EPA, and Rethink “clean” Energy Policy   More than 5000 to Rally Outside of White …