Sen. Warren’s big move taking on Big Banks

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance

In less than two months, government student loan interest rates are set to double, and most politicians are turning a blind eye—except for Senator Elizabeth Warren.  Young people saddled with student loan debt have been hit hard enough by the recession. They’re struggling to find jobs and pay the rent—let alone stow …

Alternative Energy: EU Parliament Voted No, So Now What for the Emissions Trading System?

Jay OwenGreentech

Alternative Energy EU Parliament Voted No, So Now What for the Emissions Trading System? Google Backs New Plan For Utility-Supplied Renewable Energy Option UN Says Air Pollution Kills More People Than AIDS and Malaria Combined; Clean Energy Could Halve Death Toll EV & Bike News Roundup (Chevy Spark EV In …

Guest Post: President Obama Doesn’t Know How to Deploy New Energy

Jay OwenGreen Prosperity

Guest Post: President Obama Doesn’t Know How to Deploy New Energy Jigar Shah weighs in on the nomination of Ernest Moniz as the Secretary of Energy. JIGAR SHAH: FEBRUARY 25, 2013 With the likely nomination of Ernest Moniz as the Secretary of Energy, President Obama has chosen invention over deployment …

Cleantech News from CleanTechnica: Cleantech, Climate, & Other Green News — Update #1

Jay OwenGreentech

Cleantech News from CleanTechnica Cleantech, Climate, & Other Green News — Update #1 How Are Electric Vehicles Selling? Quite Well! U.S. High-Speed Rail We Can Dream About Rewind: Obama Fireside Hangout Australia Electricity Emissions Fall To 10-Year Low GE And Google Team Up For Improved Utility Productivity Carbon Negativity Emerging …

Jay OwenSustainability News, Trendspotting

Transforming The DNA of Leadership? Corporate sustainability leaders are beginning to embrace radical transformation in their climate change strategies. Submitted by:Nikos Avlonas Posted:Feb 15, 2013 – 09:57 AM EST Tags:sustainability, carbon, carbon management, cse, cdp, climate change, epa,environmental regulation By Nikos Avlonas, President, CSE Sustainability is about longevity, but it is also about transformation. How do we …

Study Finds Increased Profits for Companies Embracing Sustainability

Jay OwenSustainability News

    February 11, 2013           News & Tools for Forward-Thinking Brands FORWARD TO A FRIEND >      Home       News & Views       Research       Events       Digital Learning       Solutions         Truvia Cuts GHG Emissions 35% In Less Than Two Years  Truvia, a global producer of calorie-free sweeteners, won carbon footprint certification last month within …

Amtrak Accelerating Its High-Speed Rail Service

Ethical MarketsGreentech

Amtrak Accelerating Its High-Speed Rail Service Posted: 01 Dec 2012 06:00 PM PST Filed under: Energy News   Hail, Caesar! New JCESR Projects Aims For Revolution In EV Battery Research Posted: 01 Dec 2012 05:00 PM PST Filed under: Energy News   Green Jobs & Solar Power At Night: Abengoa?s …