Long one of Congress' most sustainable- thinking members, Rep. Earl Blumenauer spoke with VerdeXchange News about the differences between the House and Senate versions of the Energy Bill.
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Submitted on August 30, 2007 - 1pm
With an 'Ecomagination' portfolio that includes partnerships and investments in seemingly every possible green space, GE's foresight has positioned the company as a premier green market driver.
Submitted on August 30, 2007 - 1pm
Having sold more solar units than any other company, Better Energy Systems’ green résumé touts an environmentally-friendly manufacturing process and marketing efforts that include helping citizens of developing countries reduce the health impacts of energy consumption.
Submitted on August 30, 2007 - 1pm
In the following VerdeXchange News interview, Ocean Power Delivery’s Des McGinnes explains how Europe’s renewable energy incentives are paving the way for wave energy abroad and how the implementation of similar technology in the United States remains largely unexplored.
Submitted on August 30, 2007 - 1pm
By their nature, the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles apply constant pressure to the often conflicting intersection of environmental mitigation and business development. No green goals will be possible, however, without the partnership of unions, such as the ILWU.
Submitted on August 30, 2007 - 1pm
VerdeXchange News is pleased to present the following report, written by Sarah Bernstein, Allan Emkin, and John Charley for PCA, which illuminates the mechanisms by which institutional investors should consider the environmental risks and opportunities associated with the venture capital market.
Submitted on July 31, 2007 - 5pm
The federal government has been playing the role of caboose to the world’s green movement. Rep. Earl Blumenauer, a long-time supporter of sustainable public policies, is out to change that.
Submitted on July 31, 2007 - 4pm
It is no secret that reductions in carbon emissions will require a holistic effort relying heavily on smart land use and transportation. A new bill in the California State Senate, SB 375, would compel local planning agencies to make planning choices that reduce Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT).
Submitted on July 31, 2007 - 4pm
Dan Dudek, China-based chief economist for Environmental Defense, and Dan Mazmanian, USC Professor & former dean of the University of Michigan’s School of Natural Resources and Environment, recently spoke with VerdeXchange News about their experiences with the China Council for International Cooperation on Environment and Development—a unique advisory institution with the ear of the Chinese Premiere.
Submitted on July 31, 2007 - 4pm
The investment portfolio of Steve Westly's newest venture, The Westly Group, includes an impressive list of companies with some of the most promising clean technologies on the market.
Submitted on July 31, 2007 - 4pm
As partner with Milbank, Tweed, Headley & McCloy and chair of the firm's Energy and Projects group, Ed Feo helped negotiate one of the largest public-private parnerships in U.S. history: the $1.8 billion Chicago Skyway.
Submitted on July 31, 2007 - 4pm
Excerpts from the speech given by Florida Governor Charlie Crist at the Florida Climate Summit.
Submitted on July 31, 2007 - 4pm
VerdeXchange News is pleased to present the following excerpts from an appearance made by Ms. Lovins in Los Angeles earlier this month, in which she details some of the businesses who are making extraordinary strides in the fight against global warming, as well as exposing some of the naysayers and myths in the ongoing debate about the proper solutions to this global crisis.
Submitted on July 31, 2007 - 4pm
After achieving unprecedented levels of sustainability with its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri and recognizing a need in the market for a consultants on similar projects, Alberici Corp. launched Vertegy, a new green consulting subsidiary.
Submitted on June 30, 2007 - 5pm
With the launch of its "Ecomagination" initiative, G.E. was one of the first companies to recognize the broad scope of applications available to green tech innovation.
Submitted on June 30, 2007 - 3pm
Weston Heide, senior manager of Global Energy Markets for financial advisory firm Deloitte and Touche, offers insight into the supply and demand issues of the global green marketplace.
Submitted on June 30, 2007 - 2pm
John Shegerian, founder and CEO of Electronic Recyclers, explains how focused legislation and committed entrepreneurial leadership has helped spread the practice of electronics recycling to the rest of the globe.
Submitted on June 30, 2007 - 2pm
Andy Lipkis, president and founder of TreePeople, speaks about Los Angeles’ ability to overcome its ongoing environmental crisis as a community.
Submitted on June 30, 2007 - 2pm
Energy Commission Chair Jackalyne Pfannenstiel shares her insight into the role of the California Energy Commission and other state agencies in meeting the ambitious agenda of AB 32.
Submitted on June 30, 2007 - 2pm
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Los Angeles city officials make it clear that L.A.’s green agenda will lead California and the nation.