From a human rights perspective, the renewable energy movement could not be more welcome — or more urgent.
The most sustainably minded generation is the least likely to take simple environmental actions. “Reverse crowdsourcing” might ease their existential woes.
Cities are in a race against climate change, and they’re in it together. The recent C40 Talks revealed the “relentless” pace from Austin to Paris and beyond.
Advice for making the Global Globals tangible for businesses.
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The Daily Meal Jack Daniel's flags are a familiar feature in frat houses across the U.S., but one young man in Zurich accidentally caused quite a furor when he hung one over his apartment building, and his neighbors mistook it for the black flag of ISIL. Man mistaken for terrorist after his 'ISIS banner' turns out to be a Jack Daniel's flagThe Drinks Business Booze-lover erects a Jack Daniel's flag outside his house… only for his neighbour to mistake it for an ISIS bannerThe Sun |
Economic growth and the expansion of e-commerce means there is a growing number of commercial vehicles on city streets contributing to congestion and air pollution. Several new technologies and business models have the potential to mitigate these negative effects while also making urban deliveries more affordable. The attractiveness of these technologies will vary by city and be heavily influenced by population density and economic conditions.
Half a century ago, the first images of Earth from space were broadcast around the world. These catalyzed awareness that, for better or worse, Earth is a dynamic, interconnected system. For tech companies pursuing “sustainability,” this awareness presents a paradox of cosmic proportions. On the one hand, we hope that new innovations will improve the quality of life for billions of people. Yet we’re accelerating the transformation of ecological commons into expendable commodities.
Not all businesses are created equal. There are numerous approaches on how to run a business. They are all based on one or a mix of five paradigms. They are drawn from and incorporate arcane, discredited beliefs as well as popular modern ideas which are filled with myths. All are invisible to their leaders, as to their source and rationale, but determine the results they get in markets and the effects they have on the world around them. It is difficult, if not impossible, to create change without exposing these underpinnings.
Corporate buyers, state regulators and large utilities are increasingly taking a leadership role across the U.S. with significant renewable energy projects. In New York, ConEdison is leading a set of initiatives called Reforming the Energy Vision, or REV, to redefine the way customers participate in the electric power system. In California, Governor Jerry Brown, state legislators and the California Public Utilities Commission are pushing increases in renewable energy procurement.
The CNN political commentator and founder of Dream Corps discusses how to communicate with people with different political and personal world views.