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April 18, 2013 The Fed's Latest Beige Book: Economy Is Better Than the Numbers Suggest

Source: Bloomberg

The latest Beige Book survey from the Federal Reserve shows no signs of a slowdown. From late February through April 5, the economy expanded at a “moderate” pace, mostly on the back of strong auto sales and a suddenly vibrant...

April 18, 2013 Energy as Dirty as 20 Years Ago on Slow Climate Effort, IEA Says

Source: Bloomberg

The level of carbon emitted in global energy supplies has barely changed in 20 years amid stalled efforts to curb pollution and increased coal use, the International Energy Agency said.

April 18, 2013 Terrorism And Civil Rights

Source: Robert R. McMillan, featured commentator

After the terrible terrorist attack at the Boston Marathon, we really have to ask ourselves about the issue of being secure while protecting our civil rights! In these times, which should come first? [more]

April 18, 2013 In Celebration of Earth Day, Green Builder® Media Releases New Consumer Research on Green Living

Source: Herald Online.com

According to the research, eight of ten respondents (84.3%) have a positive association with the term "green" and want to be known for having a green life. Six of ten respondents (59.6%) think they already live a green life....

April 17, 2013 The best way to get people to care about our economy is to give them a stake in it

Source: Telegraph.co.uk

Her vision of a property-owning democracy, based on mass share and home ownership, helped align the interests of bosses and workers, destroying the traditional rationale of the conflict-obsessed Labour Party and trade union...

April 17, 2013 Climate Change Is Worsening Drought — NOAA Study Fans Confusion Flame

Source: Planetsave.com

When I first saw the news that the 2012 US drought probably wasn’t caused by global warming, I knew the global warming misinformers confusionists would blow the story and get caught up in all kinds of anti-science conspiracy...

April 17, 2013 New Guidelines to Help Companies Report on Sustainability Issues

Source: Bloomberg

Sustainability initiatives assuage the conscience of executives and honor the appeals of NGOs. It's no wonder that feel-good business improvements are plentiful in most large companies. The trouble is, as these programs mature,...

April 17, 2013 Earth Day: reminder for sustainable living

Source: The Daily Times

It’s not uncommon to go green around Earth Day, but to some, that’s the issue. An annual reminder to people across the country that the environment is not something to be taken for granted, has many organizations and towns...

April 16, 2013 G&A INSTITUTE AND 3BL MEDIA ANNOUNCE SERVICE FOR COMPANIES TO ACHIEVE CSR & SUSTAINABILITY AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS

Source: 3BL Media & Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A),

Governance & Accountability Institute (G&A), a strategies and consulting firm focusing on Sustainability and 3BL Media, the leading distributor of Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability, Health, and Energy news and...[more]

April 16, 2013 Trust Across America Names Most Trustworthy Public Companies 2012

Source: Yahoo

Trust Across America™ (TAA) leaders in information, standards and data, and the “Who’s Who” of trustworthy business, today announced the results of its 3rd annual study of over 2000 public companies, naming Green Mountain Coffee...

April 16, 2013 April 22 Earth Day to Put a Face on Climate Change

Source: Scoop.co.nz

Earth Day, April 22, is one week away. The theme of Earth Day 2013 is The Face of Climate Change. This campaign seeks to harness the power of Earth Day to personalize the massive challenge that climate change presents, while...

April 16, 2013 Report: U.S. Makes 'Messy' Progress on Global Warming Policy

Source: US News

Despite "political infighting" that has prevented comprehensive policies to fight global warming, the United States has made significant policy progress over the past decade to curb carbon emissions, according to a new report...

April 16, 2013 The Sustainability Generation

Source: Huff Post

For the fifth consecutive year, more Americans are interested in protecting economic growth than in protecting the environment when the two goals are at odds. This year's 48 percent to 43 percent split represents a relatively...

April 16, 2013 Earth Day 2013 Challenges: HuffPost Green Takes On Eco-Friendly Goals

Source: Huff Post

Happy Earth Week, everybody! Here at HuffPost Green, we know how important it is to pay attention to the world around us. But between keeping up with energy news, climate change and (of course) adorable animals, it’s easy to let...

April 15, 2013 Earth Day 2013 In and Around Washington, D.C.

Source: Yahoo News

Since 1970, Earth Day has been celebrated on April 22, when millions of people from all walks of life come together in their pursuit of a cleaner environment. Earth Day 2013 is all about climate change and how lives are affected...

April 15, 2013 Climate change: how a warming world is a threat to our food supplies

Source: Guardian.co.uk

Global warming is exacerbating political instability as tensions brought on by food insecurity rise. With research suggesting the issue can only get worse we examine the risks around the world

April 15, 2013 Cut Soot to Stave Off Sea Level Rise

Source: Scientific America

Soot. The dirty, dark particles clog lungs, causing asthma and other chronic breathing problems. Turns out cleaning up such soot, along with certain other types of air pollution, could help slow sea level rise too. That's...

April 15, 2013 China Said to Invite Four Flu Experts as Disease Outbreak Widens

Source: Bloomberg

Four international flu experts will arrive in China within days to help authorities respond to the country’s widening bird-flu emergency, according to two people familiar with the matter. Shanghai’s government said yesterday...

April 12, 2013 CSR and sustainability practices found to boost public perception of firms

Source: Blue and Green Tomorrow

The way a company communicates its sustainability practices positively affects its performance and reputation, according to a recent survey. People in the US are more likely to trust and respect those businesses that effectively...

April 12, 2013 What caused 2012's 'flash' drought?

Source: USA Today

The cause of last year's devastating drought in the central U.S. — whichcost the nation at least $35 billion according to one estimate — was a series of natural variations in weather that cannot be placed at the feet of global...

April 12, 2013 EXECUTIVE PERSPECTIVE: Global Reporting Initiative’s Chief Executive Ernst Ligteringen

Source: Ernst Ligteringen, Reuters

Imagine a business world where the very largest companies refused or declined to disclose any information about their dealings apart from their financials. A business world where companies’ approach to transparency and...

April 12, 2013 Geothermal Energy Expected to More Than Double by 2030

Source: Bloomberg

Geothermal energy capacity will more than double by 2030 as developing economies including Indonesia, Chile and Kenya take advantage of natural resources, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Global capacity is estimated to...

April 11, 2013 Lulled by Markets

Source: Tim Quast, president, ModernNetworks IR LLC

While there sponsoring IR Magazine’s West Coast Think Tank last week we feasted at Evvia and Fuki Sushi. Denver’s got fine sushi. Our Sushi Den on South Pearl Street flat demoralizes Bryant Park’s Koi. Proprietors Toshi and Yasu...[more]

April 11, 2013 Jury finds Exxon liable for $236.4 million in U.S. pollution suit

Source: Reuters

A New Hampshire jury on Tuesday found Exxon Mobil Corp liable for $236.4 million (154.2 million pounds) in a civil lawsuit that charged the oil company had polluted groundwater in the state with a gasoline additive used to...

April 11, 2013 U.S. Business Leaders Urge Strong Policy Action on Climate Change

Source: Ceres

As the President unveils his budget for the coming year, 33 major U.S. companies, including eBay Inc., Nike and Limited Brands signed a “Climate Declaration,” urging federal policymakers to take action on climate change,...[more]

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