Archive for March 2016

Investments in Renewables are Eclipsing Fossil Fuels

March 31, 2016 Add Comment Edit

We are moving away from fossil fuels and towards renewable energy. While the combination of new regulatory regimes, climate action and divestment signal the end of fossil fuels, investments in renewable energy are booming. Recent research confirms that the transition away from fossil fuels and towards...

Renewables will Keep Growing Whether Oil Prices are Low or High

March 30, 2016 Add Comment Edit

Regardless of whether oil prices are low or high we will continue to see massive increases in renewable energy which will ultimately help to make fossil fuels obsolete. Although low oil prices have historically hurt the growth of renewables, this appears to have changed. World Watch cites statistical...

Market Forces are Killing the Fossil Fuel Industry

March 30, 2016 Add Comment Edit

A confluence of factors are providing some significant headwinds for the fossil fuel industry. Declining clean energy costs and low oil prices are driving investors away from fossil fuels and towards renewables.Private sector investments in clean energy are rapidly increasing as investors come to terms...

Renewables Decoupled from the Price of Oil

March 29, 2016 Add Comment Edit

Low oil prices are no longer holding back renewables, in fact they are proving to be a boon. Historically the price of oil has been tied to renewable energy. The higher the price of oil the more it benefited the growth of renewables. Conversely the low oil prices slowed the growth of renewables. However,...

Despite the Oil Rally Expect Low Prices to Continue in 2016

March 29, 2016 Add Comment Edit

Even though we have seen a recent uptick in oil prices the outlook in the short and medium term is anything but bullish. According to a number of energy pundits, there is little reason to believe that oil prices will keep their current value. First, despite the agreement to reduce production from Saudi...

Hybrid and Fully Electric Cars at the New York Auto Show

March 28, 2016 Add Comment Edit

A number of greener cars are being showcased at the 2016 edition of the New York International Auto show. This year almost every automaker is highlighting their hybrid and electric vehicles. As explained by Honda Executive Vice President John Mendel in New York, hybrids and pure electrics are a “mainstay”...

Event - California Higher Education Sustainability Conference

March 27, 2016 Add Comment Edit

This event will take place on June 27th- July 1st, 2016 at California State University, Fullerton. The California Higher Education Sustainability Conference (CHESC) highlights cutting-edge research, as well as case studies with proven successes in curriculum development, operational programs, and community...

The Symbolism of Easter in the Age of the Anthropocene

March 27, 2016 Add Comment Edit

The symbolism of Easter offers an opportunity to reflect deeply on the shift of consciousness required to extricate ourselves from the horrors of climate change and the tragic state of environmental degradation we have created. We need the kind of philosophical and psychological insights that will...

March 27, 2016 Add Comment Edit

#SB16sd will take place on June 6-9, 2016 at the Paradise Point Spa and Resort in San Diego, California. As the demand for new products, services and business models that deliver purpose and profit continues to soar, brand leaders who are tapping into this shift are thriving in the face of uncertainty....

Event - Cleantech Revolution Tour (Berlin)

March 27, 2016 Add Comment Edit

The first CleanTechnica Event that is part of the Cleantech Revolution Tour will take place on April 9th - 10th, 2016, in Berlin, Germany. This event will focus on Cleantech inspiration, education & empowerment. The Cleantech Revolution Tour, brought to you by CleanTechnica in partnership with...

Our Forests are Being Decimated but they can be Reborn

March 26, 2016 Add Comment Edit

Forest are a critical part of our efforts to protect biodiversity and manage global warming. In fact we cannot talk about addressing climate change without also talking about protecting forests.On March 21st 2016 we celebrated the sixth International Day of Forests. On this day efforts are made to...

Warmest Winter Ever and the Coming Climate Catastrophe

March 25, 2016 Add Comment Edit

The oft repeated refrain that weather does not equal climate is giving way to the realization that when you string decades of weather data together a clear and irrefutable warming pattern emerges. In 2015 the hottest summer in recorded history eventually culminated in the hottest year in recorded...

March 24, 2016 Add Comment Edit

Today, March 24, 2016, we celebrate the 80th birthday of the iconic Canadian environmentalist and elder Dr. David Suzuki. This internationally respected nature lover is considered by many to be the greatest living Canadian. He has been an academic, science broadcaster and author but he is best known...

Liberal Budget Delivers a Raft of Green Promises

March 23, 2016 Add Comment Edit

The newly elected Liberals first budget makes good on their green campaign promises. The budget called "Growing the Middle Class," was released on March 22, it is intended to help make Canada "a champion of clean growth," and "make a speedy transition to a low-carbon economy."As explained in the document...

Businesses Make Water Stewardship Pledges at a White House Summit

March 22, 2016 Add Comment Edit

Water is essential to sustain life and it is also crucial to many business including some of the staples of our economy (eg: food, clothing, cars and mobile phones). At a White House Summit on World Water Day several businesses made ambitious pledges related to water conservation strategies and technological...

Ask the Canadian Government to Protect our Water Resources

March 22, 2016 Add Comment Edit

In honor of David Suzuki's 80th birthday on March 24, Canadians are calling for more action to "protect, respect and fulfill our right to clean water." Canada has one-fifth of the Earth's fresh water, a quarter of its remaining wetlands and the world's longest coastline so it should come as no surprise...

World Water Day 2016: Employment and Energy

March 22, 2016 Add Comment Edit

Each year World Water Day is celebrated on March 22 and this year the focus is on jobs and by extension energy. The day is an opportunity to raise awareness and engage concrete actions related to responsible water stewardship. The first World Water Day was designated by the United Nations General Assembly...

Forests Combat Climate Change and Benefit the Economy (Infographic)

March 21, 2016 Add Comment Edit

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February Heat Smashes Records Prompting Scientists to Declare a Climate Emergency

March 21, 2016 Add Comment Edit

While new heat records are commonplace, February 2016 is in a class of its own for having the largest ever average monthly departure from global norms in the history of temperature measurements. The global average temperature in February was 1.35 degrees Celsius (2.43 degrees Fahrenheit) above the...

Event - Compliance & Conduct Risk in Financial Services Forum

March 20, 2016 Add Comment Edit

This event will take place on June 21 and 22, 2016 at the Crown Plaza in London, UK.This two day Conference is focused on Culture, Ethics and Integrity and it will bring together leadership from Compliance, Conduct Risk and European Regulators in a series of interactive and dynamic sessions to deliver...

Event - Fuel Cells Science and Technology 2016

March 20, 2016 Add Comment Edit

This event will take place on April 13 and 14, 2016 at the Hilton Glasgow in Glasgow, UK. This event will have a good mix of industrial and academic delegates and presenters and an excellent balance between research and technology.Thousands of fuel cells are being produced annually and sold commercially...

Earth Hour 2016: A Global Celebration and Call to Climate Action

March 19, 2016 Add Comment Edit

Earth Hour will take place between 8:30 and 9:30 local time on Saturday March 19, 2016. This year Earth Hour celebrates its 10th anniversary and people in more than 170 countries and more than 7000 cities and towns are expected to participate.This annual event calls individuals, households, communities...

Auto Brands Hedge Against Reputational Risks by Building More EVs

March 18, 2016 Add Comment Edit

Car companies know that they will come under increasing scrutiny and some forward looking auto brands realize that building more electric vehicles (EV's) may be the best defense. There are a number of automakers that are concerned allegations of cheating in the wake of the Volkswagen scandal. The fallout...