- Cool Earth Solar Set to Open Prototype Plant and Change the Shape of Solar Power
Livermore, California-based Cool Earth Solar is set to complete construction of their first prototype plant in the next few weeks. If...
October 13
- Is the Environment the New Corporate Responsibility?
I've recently struggled with the question: who bears primary responsibility for addressing the environmental crisis - government, companies, individuals, or...
October 13
- Refugees in Antartica and Virtual Olympics in Climate Change Scenario
Grave warnings from climate scientists about the affects of global warming are abundant and forecasts of state specific impacts have...
October 13
- The Pickens Plan: Boon or Boondoggle?
The media campaign in support of T. Boone Pickens’ eponymous plan to set the US on a path towards a clean, sustainable and secure energy future is attracting a lot of attention and growing support. But critics contend that Pickens only has it half right, asserting that the second half is an ill conceived financial sinkhole that would benefit T. Boone and his partners at the expense of the American public.
October 13
- A Better way to Run Our Capital Markets
Paying attention to the news lately, you can't avoid hearing about the economy and who needs to be bailed...
October 13
- Sustainable Agriculture in practice: It’s all about the soil...and carbon
US agriculture, as practiced, is increasingly unsustainable. Moreover, it accounts for a surprising 20% or so of total greenhouse gas emissions…That could change relatively quickly, however, if farmers and ranchers adopt sustainable organic agricultural methods and practices.
October 11
- Thoughts On Accountability and Opportunity As the Credit Crisis Slows Investment In Clean Energy Development
As the credit crisis slows investment in clean energy development – the seeds of the emerging green economy that YOU are helping give birth to if you’re reading this blog – it’s time to get vocal and (1) demand some accountability here, and (2) step up to become part of the greater policy solution.
October 11
- Cost of Deforestation is Vastly Greater than that of the Current Financial Crisis
While your 401K smolders in ruins, take a gander at this BBC article and it might give you some perspective....
October 10
- The ISSP: Professional Development for the Sustainability Practitioner
The green networking space is getting crowded. Countless online resources are available where green-minded professionals can connect and interact. But...
October 10
- 3M Post-Its Make Some Greener Progress
Like your 3M Post-it notes but are concerned about their impact on the environment? Well so is 3M and starting...
October 10
- Weekly Green Business Wrap-Up
Six steps to green the board room 1. Stay home. (Kidding!) We all hate meeting overload, but when you must...
October 10
- Electric Vehicles to Power New Business Models
Part of a series of posts by John Gartner of Matter Network: Just as the solar industry has spawned many...
October 9
- One Megawatt Solar Power System Unveiled at Gap Inc.'s West Coast Distribution Center
MMA Renewable Ventures and SunPower Corporation joined representatives from Gap, Inc. on Tuesday to unveil a one megawatt solar power system...
October 9
- Bamboo in the Bath - Ideas For Your Hospitality Needs
Managing or starting up an eco spa? Trying to “green” your fitness center? Launching a new green hotel? Then this...
October 9
- How Green Retrofitting is Beneficial
Seventy-three percent of respondents to green real estate consultant Charles Lockwood and Deloitte's survey conducted in 2007 reported that...
October 9
- SF Mayor: "Demand a New Green Economy"
A post by San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom: At this vital juncture in our country's history, it's clear that we...
October 8
- Exposing Diverse Audiences to Green - Mos Def, Backed By 30-Piece Orchestra, to Headline FREE Green Music Festival in S.F.
On Saturday, October 18th, Grammy-nominated artist, Mos Def, joined by a 30-piece orchestra and special guests, will headline the first annual Band Shell Music Summit, in Golden Gate Park’s (S.F.) Band Shell Music Concourse. Mos Def’s performance will cap a FREE day-long sustainability-themed music festival – presented by Meadowlands Entertainment Group and Conservation Value Institute – that aims to connect diverse audiences with green solutions.
October 8
- Social Capital Markets 2008 Presenter Profile: How HIP are you?
This post is part of a series covering the Social Capital Markets 2008 Conference, which 3P is excited to be...
October 8
- Investing in Offshore Wind Farms in the United States
Despite the recent economic downturn, in the last two weeks both New Jersey and Rhode Island have chosen to move...
October 8
- The Plastic Bag: To Re-Use or Not to Re-Use
The Wall Street Journal ran a fascinating piece a couple of weeks ago on the emergence of the reusable bag as the go-to green choice of retailers nationwide – and the eco-disaster these bags represent.
A lot of leading retailers offer reusable bags – they’re the hip new green thing to be doing…and some municipalities (San Francisco) and retailers (Ikea) have taken the initiative to forbid the use of the ubiquitous “disposable” plastic bag.
October 7
- ClimatePULSE: Top 5 Clean Technologies
This week in ClimatePULSE we take a look at some of the most promising clean technology solutions. And now that...
October 7
- What is a Conservation Entrepreneur?
The Wildlife Conservation Network describes a conservation entrepreneur as someone who demonstrates “the spirit of entrepreneurship in launching innovative...
October 7
- Is There a Green Upside to the Economic Meltdown?
The economic meltdown could be good news for the area of clean energy investing, according to Steven Fraser, a senior...
October 7
- UK Creates Dept. of Energy and Climate Change
As part of Prime Minister Gordan's reshuffle, a new department was created that is likely to boost growth in the...
October 6
- AlwaysOn Going Green 2008 WrapUp: Bridging Green’s Great Divide
There remains a distinct disconnect between the Green Movement and Clean Tech. One is rooted in Berkeley, the other Silicon...
October 6
- Green Exchange Marketplace Aims at Becoming the Largest Green Business Community in the U.S.
Brothers David and Doug Baum founded Baum Development LLC, in Chicago in 1989. In 1991 they started Baum Realty Group. Baum...
October 6
According to Worldwatch Institute, only 1-2% of America's food is 'locally grown', meaning the vast majority of it gets shipped and average of 1,500 miles to the dinner plate. There are obvious environmental consequences to this, as well as preasures on small farmers. The idea of 'Sustainable Food' means shortening the supply chain, buying local, enaging a relationship between farmer and the end buyer, either through community markets or involved restaurants. It's slowly gaining steam, as outlined in the LA Times recently. Check it out. (Requires registration)
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