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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Excerpts from the speech given by Florida Governor Charlie Crist at the Florida Climate Summit.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Andy Lipkis, president and founder of TreePeople, speaks about Los Angeles’ ability to overcome its ongoing environmental crisis as a community.
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.
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Los Angeles city officials make it clear that L.A.’s green agenda will lead California and the nation.
Tom Soto, who has over 20 years experience in California working for and leading environmental groups such as the Coalition for Clean Air and the Mono Lake Committee, shares his views on the profit potential of the clean tech industry.
Google’s Director of Corporate Environmental Programs Robyn Beavers discusses Google’s initiatives to transform its campus into a greener workplace and the future model of corporate environmentalism.
Clipper Windpower CEO James Dehlsen explains some of the financial and environmental incentives in the booming wind industry.
Former State Assemblymember Fran Pavley discusses the challenges of implementing AB 32 and the future of the green tech market.