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Water Protection Gets Shortchanged in Proposed Fracking Rules May 23, 2013: Proposed standards that the U.S. Department of Interior announced for fracking on federal and Indian lands are important, especially in the arid West where water is gold. Unfortunately, water protection gets short shrift in the rules that, once finalized, will apply to 750 million acres of public lands.
The New Alphabet of Renewable Energy Investing: MLPs and REITs Apr 24, 2013: Institutional investors manage more than $70 trillion in assets globally. But when it comes to renewable energy, a large portion of that capital is sitting on the sidelines.
The shareholders putting sustainability on the agenda Apr 17, 2013: For long-term shareholders such as institutions and pension funds, there's power in consistent ownership, and it's measured in clear increments. One vote per share.
Banks need to wake up to the risks of lending to unsustainable industries Apr 17, 2013: As investors and as citizens, we must "pop" the carbon bubble now to protect both our economy and our environment.
Why water consciousness is a business imperative in China Apr 16, 2013: Toxic industrial runoff, overdrawn ground water and even bloated pigs and dead ducks in major waterways. The list of China's water woes is long and appears to be growing.
Flooding, fires and food: Climate change is costing taxpayers plenty Apr 16, 2013: Climate change and extreme weather are fundamentally changing the United States, and American taxpayers are paying a huge – and growing – cost.
Corporations Can’t Ignore Climate Change Apr 09, 2013: When a storm like Hurricane Sandy can bring the world’s largest financial institutions to a standstill, it's crystal clear that the challenges of climate change are inextricably linked to our economy.
How Levi's includes worker well-being in supply chain management Mar 29, 2013: In the second post of her two-part series, Andrea Moffat describes her recent experience in Cambodia working with suppliers, local NGOs and major apparel manufacturers on the implementation of a new program to improve the lives of workers.
How to build worker well-being: Levi Strauss in Cambodia Mar 22, 2013: More than 20 years ago, LS&Co. became the first multinational apparel company to establish a comprehensive workplace code of conduct for its global suppliers. But LS&Co. concluded two years ago that the code, while important, is not enough.
Protecting Renewable Portfolio Standards from Cynical Attacks Mar 19, 2013: Despite overwhelming support for a policy that’s already on the books, an Ohio State Senator is seeking to repeal the state’s Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard.
Can top corporations develop needed water solutions? Feb 26, 2013: What’s one thing the Sisters of Mercy and the titans of Wall Street have in common? A deepening realization of water’s fundamental value.
Rethinking Our Place In A Post-Hurricane Sandy World Feb 07, 2013: The financial sting from Hurricane Sandy lingers, but it's encouraging to see businesses and policymakers embracing measures to protect against extreme weather.
Writers On The Range: Big water projects should make Westerners queasy Jan 23, 2013: Across maps of the arid West, expensive water pipelines are being plotted to meet the region's profound need for water. But what if there's not enough demand for water to pay for these projects?
What America's Oil Boom Looks Like From Space Jan 18, 2013: I’ve seen what America’s oil boom looks like from space, and it’s not a pretty picture.
Rebuilding In A Warming World Jan 08, 2013: “Rebuild smarter.” That’s the constant refrain in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.
Fossil Fuel Divestment is Timely Issue for Investors Dec 17, 2012: While the debate rages in Washington over the fiscal cliff, a greater threat lies ahead. You could call it the climate cliff, the point of no return where our use of fossil fuels triggers catastrophic climate change.
For the World's Largest Companies, Clean Energy Commitments Are the New Norm Dec 11, 2012: There’s a new majority in the Fortune 100, and it favors a clean energy future. That’s the key finding of Power Forward: Why the World’s Largest Companies are Investing in Renewable Energy, a new report released by Ceres, Calvert Investments and World Wildlife Fund.
Preparing For The Next Sandy Nov 20, 2012: The fallout from Hurricane Sandy will be with us for years, and it will extend far beyond the devastation in New York City, New Jersey and other parts of the East Coast.
Taking Stock After Hurricane Sandy Nov 16, 2012: The fallout from Hurricane Sandy will be with us for years, and it will extend far beyond the devastation in New York City, New Jersey and other parts of the East Coast.
“Frankenstorm” and creating monsters Oct 31, 2012: It’s déjà vu all over again: a huge chunk of the nation is reeling from extreme weather – in this case, the devastation wrought by Hurricane Sandy.

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