InterGenerational Model UN Program at SFSU, Saturday, Sep 27, 2014

Jay OwenGlobal Citizen, Sustainability News

__________________________________________ Official Invitation August 10, 2014 The united nations Association – san francisco Chapter is inviting all high school, college students, and interested adults to participate in our next Inter Generational Model UN exercise.  September 27th 2014 at san francisco State University, 1600 Holloway Ave. San Francisco, CA. This magnificent simulation of …

Columbia University has roughly $10 million invested in Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) and G4S

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance, SRI/ESG News

Did you know…  …that Columbia University has roughly $10 million invested in Corrections Corporation of America (CCA) and G4S–two of the largest private prison firms in the world? …that last year, the Chairman of the Board of CCA was inducted onto the Board of Trustees at Belmont University, and that …

Today’s Top Stories from GFI – Sun and Shadows: How an Island Paradise Became a Haven for Dirty Money

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance

  Monday, June 9, 2014 From the Global Financial Integrity Blog:    Why Offshore Tax Havens Should Matter to Everyone Why Pele’s Son Sentenced for Money Laundering is the Tip of the Iceberg for  Brazil New York Regulator on BNP Paribas: Someone Needs to Get Fired Why Indian Prime Minister …

What are the Prospects for Humanity? Could be Great, Provided the Main Global Challenges Are Addressed, Shows the “2013-14 State of the Future” by The Millennium Project

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News, Global Citizen, Trendspotting

Ethical Markets  and  our Editor Hazel Henderson  contribute research to  this important  STATE OF THE FUTURE  report What are the Prospects for Humanity? Could be Great, Provided the Main Global Challenges Are Addressed, Shows the “2013-14 State of the Future” by The Millennium Project The “State of the Future” is …

Convergent Globalisation for Sustainability

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity, Sustainability News

Convergent Globalisation for Sustainability January 31st 2014, 9.30am – 4.30pm The Create Centre, Bristol Interested in bringing together environment and development agendas? Think there is a need for considering social inequity at the same time as protecting the environment? Want to have your say on these issues? Join us to …

Energy Self-Reliant States: The High Cost of the Solar Middleman

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity

How much does a solar middleman cost?  A lot, according to data from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources.  My latest blog post explains why the state of Massachusetts expects to pay double the production incentive for 3rd party owned (solar leasing) projects compared to host owned projects. Sincerely, John The High …

Fundamentals of Sustainable and Responsible Investment

Jay OwenSRI/ESG News

Ethical Markets highly recommends this course ! Hazel Henderson, Editor Fundamentals of Sustainable and Responsible Investment is a new introductory resource for investment advisors and other financial professionals who want to learn the basics of sustainable and responsible investment. It offers a unique blend of instruction and scenario learning that will …

Today’s Study: How The World Is Doing At Building New Energy (With Introductory Thoughts On Dr. House)

kristyGreentech

NewEnergyNews Daily Headlines click here for main page: http://www.NewEnergyNews.net/ Today At Newenergynews, 4-12: * Today’s Study: How The World Is Doing At Building New Energy (With Introductory Thoughts On Dr. House) * Quick News, 4-12: Fukushima Officially As Bad As Chernobyl; China Buys, Eats U.S. New Energy Lunch; Solar Power …