Unnatural Instincts: The Trump Effort to Rollback Critical Climate Regulations Is Bad Science and Bad Business

Thu, 10/25/2018 - 14:00

The scale of these rollbacks — measured in GHG emissions, in economic costs to be paid and benefits to be lost, and in human lives — is breathtaking. These rollbacks not only reveal a bad “instinct” for science, they also show a bad sense for business.

Walmart, SunPower Announce 23-Megawatt Solar Agreement

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 15:05

Today, Walmart announced that it has reached an agreement with SunPower to have the commercial energy provider install solar systems at 19 stores and two distribution centers in Illinois.

Ecocentricity Blog: Selachimorpha Tank

Wed, 10/24/2018 - 11:00

While not technically engaged in venture capital, my fellow judges and I did award $100,000 to the winning team, along with smaller prize money to the other teams. It definitely scratches the itch.

Rising Insurance Costs May Convince Americans That Climate Change Risks Are Real – Andy Hoffman in the Conversation

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 12:45

Symantec Slashes GHGs by More Than 30% in Just Three Years

Wed, 11/07/2018 - 09:05

We recognize the urgency with which society must collectively act to mitigate the threat of climate change. At Symantec, we continue to promote a low carbon future by reducing resource use across our operations, engaging our employees, and taking part in industry initiatives to transition to renewable clean energy.

Nature-Inspired Reforestation Innovation Wins Ray of Hope Prize®

Mon, 10/22/2018 - 13:15

The top prize for a biomimetic climate change solution was awarded to a Brazilian team for a system that helps foresters plant more trees in less time.

The Potential of Agroforestry to Enhance Land Degradation Neutrality: Case Study From Tanzania

Tue, 10/23/2018 - 11:05

Judith Nzyoka of the World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF) and colleagues explain in a chapter of a new book — A better world: actions and commitments to the Sustainable Development Goals: life on land — how agroforestry can support countries achieve LDN using a case study from Tanzania.

Ecocentricity Blog: Letting the Expert Speak

Wed, 10/17/2018 - 11:15

As I’m sure you know, Hurricane Michael recently slammed into the Florida panhandle and then made its way across South Georgia. While a lot of coverage of the storm focused on what happened to the impacted coastal communities (short story – they got hammered), I feel like there has not been enough attention paid to the impact of Michael on Georgia agriculture.

Clean Energy Investing: Changing Lives, Changing the World

Tue, 10/16/2018 - 09:35

Renewable Energy was the most-added source of new power generation in 2017. In an increasing number of regions, clean energy is the cheapest source of new electricity. Confidence in the clean energy sector can be seen in the large commitments made by major banking institutions. The public and our investors are grasping the reality of a renewable energy future. Rooftop solar panels are commonplace and are required on new homes in some cities in California. Solar photovoltaic installers and wind turbine service technicians have become the nation’s two fastest-growing occupations.

General Mills Works to Decouple Emissions from Business Growth

Fri, 10/12/2018 - 09:25

Global food company General Mills cut greenhouse gas emissions by 11 percent across its entire value chain from 2010 to 2017 while net sales rose 6 percent.