› TEEB report: corporations out of step with consumers on biodiversity loss The presence of 160 delegates at Responsible Investor’s first Sustainable Emerging Markets conference was testimony to high interest amid a backdrop of increasing allocations and recognition amongst investors that sustainability factors are important investment issues in emerging markets. …
The Networked EV: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles
The Networked EV: Smart Grids and Electric Vehicles is the only conference dedicated to the intersection of electric vehicles and smart grids. This conference will focus not only on EV technology, policy and adoption rates, but dive deeper on the importance of an enhanced networked grid infrastructure to support mass …
Leading Brazilian Futurist Sees a Shift to a Feminine Economy
By Mario Osava IPS interviews Brazilian feminist ROSE MARIE MURARO RIO DE JANEIRO, Aug 17, 2010 (IPS) – It is necessary to move from a “masculine” economy based on competition and a win-lose mentality to a “feminine” win-win economy based on the concept of collaboration, says writer Rose Marie Muraro, …
Eco Innovations: Small Sparks, Big Impact
We’re busy preparing for a jam-packed Fall season. Here’s a taste of what’s coming up. September will be our second annual Sustainability Month, kicking off an entire year of programming on how societies can flourish in harmony with the planet. More news coming soon.
Sustainable Financial Markets
The Network for Sustainable Financial Markets is an International, non-partisan network of finance sector professionals, academics and others who have an active interest in long-term investing.
Norwegian government fund excludes Israel construction firm
August 23rd, 2010 RI News Alert: › Norwegian government fund excludes Israel construction firm › ISS/RiskMetrics Australia chief Paatsch quits Click here to read the newsletter.
Note to Renewable Energy Industry: Stop Whining
The renewable industry is worried about political setbacks. The first step is to shut up and get to work, argues Herman Trabish. For the first half of this year, the conventional wisdom was that 2010 would be the year the U.S. committed itself to a national Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) …
More Good Advice from Thornton Parker
You may be interested in my comments on the proposed Pension Accounting and Financial Reporting by Employers standard being proposed by the Government Accounting Standards Board. Tip Parker Director of Research and Technical Activities Government Accounting Standards Board Project No. 34 [email protected] Dear Director: The Plain Language Supplement for Pension …
PV Growth in the US
PV Growth in the US A recent report titled “US Photovoltaic Market Analysis” reports that the US PV industry registered phenomenal growth in 2009 despite the recession. It also states that the industry is expected to add around 0.87 G W of annual PV installations in 2010. To meet the …
Pakistan Needs Targeted New Energy
NewEnergyNews Daily Headlines click here for main page: http://www.NewEnergyNews.net/ Sunday World, 8-22: * Pakistan Needs Targeted New Energy * A Go For First Uk Geothermal Plant * Solar Power Plants Coming To India * New Golan Heights Wind * Reggae For Haiti Pv Saturday Videos, 8-21: * A Beautiful Way …