Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy http://www.iatp.org/iatp/publications.cfm?refid=107994 Carbon markets are viewed as the primary source of climate financing. The experience to date demands a reevaluation of their ability to exact real, sustainable change, particularly in relation to agriculture. Here are five reasons why poorly designed and regulated carbon markets should not be part of a … Continue reading »
Posted on April 17, 2011 …
Small Batteries, Big Sales: The Unlikely Winners in the Electric Vehicle Market
Lux Research (free information only available in press release; full report is fee-based) https://portal.luxresearchinc.com/research/document_excerpt/7785 [Green Car Congress] The overall market for energy storage technologies that power electric vehicles is set to grow from $13 billion in 2011 to $30 billion in 2016, a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18%. Despite the visibility of plug-in … Continue reading »
Ten Treasures at Stake: New Claims and an Old Law Put Parks and Forests at Risk
Pew Environment Group http://www.pewtrusts.org/news_room_detail.aspx?id=85899358707 [Yale Environment 360] Mining companies have exploited outdated U.S. laws to stake claims for gold, uranium, and other minerals at 10 national parks and wilderness areas, including the Grand Canyon and Yosemite, according to a report by the Pew Environment Group. While mining operations can legally occur adjacent to, or even … Continue reading »
