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- Wall Street vs. Green Street: Who is Doing Better?
While Wall Street has suffered a meltdown that threatens credit flow around the world, Green Street has been hit, but not badly hurt. ...
- The Five Horsemen of Environmental Change
Just as railroads fundamentally changed the country and the world in the 19th century, five even more power technologies are already among us, making it all the more ...- A Crisis is a Terrible Thing to Waste
The meltdown currently enveloping Wall Street is the result of decades of mismanagement and malfeasance by market managers, but it also offers us the opportunity to further ... - The Five Horsemen of Environmental Change
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Socially responsible investing is not a new idea, but with growing environmental consciousness among companies of all sizes business and individuals alike are seeing the benefits of investing in a green future. This section covers news and trends in how financial institutions and their clients are putting money on the green economy.
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The meltdown currently enveloping Wall Street is the result of decades of mismanagement and malfeasance by market managers, but it also offers us the opportunity to further grow the ethical markets that provide an alternative to profit-at-any-cost capitalism.
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I'm no expert on the markets, so please don’t ask me how and when the tumult will end. But I've spent some time lately with treasury secretary Hank Paulson, and some of his key people, so I can offer some insight into how the former Goldman Sachs CEO is approaching the toughest challenge of his career.
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Why the risks posed by environmental issues and climate change are similar in nature to those of the subprime crisis.
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LUND, -- IKEA's Greentech venture arm plans to invest $77 million in clean tech startups in the next five years with an eye to selling solar panels or other marketable solutions in stores, using them within the company or having suppliers use them.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. -- The latest "World Wealth Report" includes a look at how high-net-worth individuals around the world are investing in clean technology.
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -- At the 2008 Sustainable Banking Awards, Brazilian bank Banco Real was named the Sustainable Bank of the Year, followed by Dutch firm Rabobank; awards were also presented for emerging markets, top sustainable deals and top sustainable investors, and the best bank for investing at the bottom of the pyramid.
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OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Green Grants Machine has compiled a database of U.K. environmental grants for businesses, offering all the grant information for free.
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Our national building infrastructure poses some major challenges to the climate fight, especially when the economy makes investors hesitant to take on new projects; but here we explain why green buildings are among the best investments now -- and any time.
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Some of the most important voting of the year doesn't involve candidates or political parties. It's taking place between shareholders and the companies they own.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Bank of America plans to adhere to the guidelines developed by Citi, JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley to assess carbon-related risks in the financing of utility-sector projects, such as coal-fired power plants.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Credit Suisse and its partners will invest at least $300 million in the renewable energy sector through private equity firm Hudson Clean Energy Partners.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Socially responsible investment assets grew more than 18 percent between 2005 and 2007, compared to a 3 percent growth rate for all investment assets during the same period, according to a new report from Social Investment Forum.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Bank of America Corp. will form an environmental banking group to explore financing opportunities for renewable energy and resource conservation. Bank CEO also advocates for federal cap-and-trade system.
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NEW YORK, N.Y. -- Citi, JPMorgan Chase and Morgan Stanley drafted the framework for assessing carbon risks in the financing of coal-fired power plant projects.
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BRATTLEBORO -- A study just released by Allianz Global Investors shows that individual investors think the environment is hot, with solar energy an important investment opportunity.