Amy Harder: Democrats Debate Energy Policy

Thu, 02/22/2018 - 11:00

The 2016 disagreement between Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders over the best energy mix to help us get to a 100% renewable future sure does seem antiquated these days with climate change deniers and fossil fuel interests at the helm in Washington. This week on Sea Change Radio, though, we get an update on the continued divisions within the Democratic Party from Axios energy reporter, Amy Harder.

Will Corporations Inherit the Earth?

Wed, 02/21/2018 - 16:00

In a recent New York Times op-ed piece entitled, “Corporations Will Inherit the Earth,” Frank Bruni muses about the role of corporations in society at a time that the federal government is -- to use his phrase -- “a bumbling klutz.” Bruni asserts, “It can’t manage health care. It can’t master infrastructure. It can’t fund itself for more than tiny increments of time. It can barely stay open.” In contrast, he says, America’s corporations are operating “with an innovation and can-do ambition solely absent in Washington.”

Sustainable Business: A Conversation With TD's Chief Environment Officer

Wed, 02/21/2018 - 10:00

Each year, the Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit brings together industry leaders to talk about sustainable business and finance. This year, TD's Chief Environment Officer, Karen Clarke-Whistler, participated as a panelist and her perspective was included in the TD-Bloomberg Sustainability Dialogues – a report that captures the insights and learnings from the conference.

VIDEO | Better Business for a Healthier Planet: Cisco and the Circular Economy

Wed, 02/21/2018 - 08:35

By repairing our products, we reuse components, reduce waste, and save raw material. We embrace a circular economy strategy.

Greening Mardi Gras: Recycling Effort Targets Parade Trash

Mon, 02/19/2018 - 15:00

Consumers Energy Announces Clean Energy Breakthrough Goal: 80 Percent Reduction in Carbon Emissions, Zero Coal by 2040

Mon, 02/19/2018 - 13:45

Consumers Energy and CMS Energy today announced Consumers Energy’s plans to meet Michigan’s energy needs reducing carbon emissions by 80 percent and no longer using coal to generate electricity by 2040. The company also said today that more than 40 percent of the energy produced will come from renewable sources and energy storage by 2040.

Tetra Tech Conducts Hawaiʻi State Sea Level Rise Vulnerability Assessment

Mon, 02/19/2018 - 08:00

According to a new report released by the State of Hawai‘i, the impact of sea level rise poses an imminent danger to the islands of Hawai‘i, with the potential to cause the loss of roads, utilities, and structures across the state. Tetra Tech developed the “Sea Level Rise Vulnerability & Adaptation Report”—the first statewide assessment of its kind—in conjunction with the State of Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources, Office of Conservation and Coastal Lands. The accompanying, interactive Hawai‘i Sea Level Rise Viewer illustrates projected impacts to coastal areas.

What Do You Dare to Repair?

Thu, 02/15/2018 - 12:55

Today, HP is launching a 3D printed repair parts contest with iFixit, Ikea and Philips to open source easy fixes for common consumer products. The ultimate goal is to keep more things in the use and reuse phase much, much longer.

Ecocentricity Blog: Leavers and Takers

Tue, 02/13/2018 - 14:15

Ishmael’s compelling opening – TEACHER seeks pupil. Must have an earnest desire to save the world. Apply in person.

ASEAN Is Rising to the Climate Change Challenge Facing Agriculture and Forestry

Wed, 02/14/2018 - 10:35

At a meeting in Lombok, Indonesia, representatives of ASEAN working groups agreed to strengthen their collaboration to reduce risks and maximize security in the food, agriculture and forestry sectors.