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The Innovations Gallery celebrates the innovators and innovations who are championing the President’s vision of more effective and open government. In the Innovations Gallery, the public can browse examples of new ways in which agencies across the Executive branch are using transparency, participation, and collaboration to achieve their mission.
A Federal Investment Bank For Renewable Energy : CleanTechnica
Deutschbank and ClimateIntel both propose that we now create that same kind of quasi-governmental agency to jump-start the clean technology sector of renewable energy technologies in the U.S.
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The US Government has dealt with this kind of investment problem in the third world by providing government-backed investment through its Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC).
The creation of a Renewable Energy Private Investment Corporation (REPIC) would provide a market-based mechanism to achieve similar goals.
Government 2.0: A Theory of Social Government
This is the second of two posts written by Dr. Mark Drapeau about government 2.0.
Government 2.0: An Insider’s Perspective
The first of two posts written by Dr. Mark Drapeau about government 2.0. He works for a government think tank called the Center for Technology and National Security Policy, or CTNSP, led by Dr. Hans Binnendijk formerly of the National Security Council staff, I’m supposed to be thinking “big thoughts” all day as part of a fellowship program that recruits PhD-level scientists into public service with the federal government.
Big Brands Form Climate Change Business Coalition · Environmental Leader · Green Business, Sustainable Business, and Green Strategy News for Corporate Sustainability Executives
Five major U.S. companies are calling for congressional action on climate change and clean energy. Nike, Levi Strauss, Starbucks, Sun Microsystems, and Timberland launched a new business coalition called Business for Innovative Climate and Energy Policy.
Economic Security Measures Proposed for Major Banks : The Inspired Economist
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In response to the recent bailouts, Harrington Investments, Inc., a socially responsible investment (SRI) advisory firm, announced that they have submitted binding bylaw amendments at Citigroup, Bank of America and Goldman Sachs that would create Board Committees on U.S. Economic Security.
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U.S. Economic Security’ impacted by bank policy may include, among other things 1) the long term health of the economy of the U.S., 2) the economic well-being of U.S. citizens, as reflected in indicators such as levels of employment, wages, consumer installment debt and home ownership, 3) levels of domestic and foreign control, and holdings of securities and debt, of companies incorporated or headquartered in the U.S. and 4) the extent to which our company holds securities of foreign companies or has employees or representatives holding positions on the boards of directors of foreign companies.
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Would-be Obama aides must disclose Web posts, Facebook profiles - CNET News
If you want to work for Obama, prepare to disclose every blog post or comment you've ever written. Also requested: personal Web sites, including Facebook pages and Match.com profiles.
Execs Say U.S. Needs Way to Curb Emissions · Environmental Leader · Green Business, Sustainable Business, and Green Strategy News for Corporate Sustainability Executives
Two U.S executives told a congressional panel that the country should encourage investment in efficiency and address climate change, perhaps by assigning a dollar cost to carbon emissions, Reuters reports.
iCrete Cementing Its Place in NY High-Rises · Environmental Leader · Green Business, Sustainable Business, and Green Strategy News for Corporate Sustainability Executives
iCrete concreet is gaining traction in Manhattan, it touts a 40 percent reduction in GHG emissions, advanced mix designs, and higher performance and quality control; branding itself as the highest strength concrete ever poured in the history of New York.
Climate Progress » Blog Archive » Don’t Offset Your CO2 Emissions, Retire Them
CP: 'Carbon Retirement. What to do? Buy real emissions credits from the European market and retire them permanently! Now that is the best idea since solar baseload.' Let's hope the US starts their own ETS soon or that CR won't get a large marketshare.
News - Clean Edge - The Clean-Tech Market Authority
General Motors recently announced that it will collaborate with the nonprofit Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) - more than 30 of the top electric utilities in the US and Canada - to accelerate the introduction of plug-in electric vehicles.
Retailers Get Strict on Green Standards for Suppliers · Environmental Leader · Green Business, Sustainable Business, and Green Strategy News for Corporate Sustainability Executives
Wal-Mart and Whole Foods made announcements this week requiring that suppliers meet the company’s sustainability standards.
FOXNews.com - House Atwitter Over Rules Governing Video, Blog Posts - Politics | Republican Party | Democratic Party | Political Spectrum
In de VS is discussie over het gebruik van Twitter door parlementsleden. Ik vraag me af of er al Nederlandse parlementariers zijn die het gebruiken? Ik ken wel een paar gemeenteraadsleden, maar het parlement?
Political Radar: Schwarzenegger Blasts Bush on Global Warming
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, R-Calif., spoke out against President Bush this morning attacking his administration for its failure to counter global warming emissions.
"This administration did not believe in global warming," Schwarzenegger told ABC N
Environmental Economics: A Drive Less! success story
High gas prices change behavior. And that's the economics of high gas prices.
California Unveils Ambitious Emissions Plan - 30% Cut By 2020 · Environmental Leader · Green Business, Sustainable Business, and Green Strategy News for Corporate Sustainability Executives
California’s has released a draft plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent over the next 12 years.
No Impact Man: We changed the world! We made a difference! We did this! Let's do more!
Boeiend bericht over Amerikaanse burgers in actie tegen klimaatverandering.
Green tech: is it the new dotcom? | Business | The Observer
De cleantech sector groeit hard in de VS, boom or bust? Of is dit de opvolger van grote oliemaatschappijen hier tussen?
Green Car Congress: Survey: Rising Gas Prices Trigger Changes in US Driver Behavior; Consideration for Buying More Fuel-Efficient Vehicles as Primary Reponse Low
Nog wat meer bewijs dat autogebruik niet prijsinelastisch is. Dit keer via een enquete, past wel bij oudere berichten dat de benzineverkopen in bv. Californie aan het dalen zijn.
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