Kaitlen Brito, Washington Post The Inflation Reduction Act was enacted by Congress and signed into law by President Biden in August 2022. Among its many provisions, it addresses climate change and energy security throughout the US and in western states particularly. To improve energy security, it includes the High Energy Electric Home Rebate Act (HEEHRA), […]
Turning Brown to Go Green by Greg Larkins We always pride ourselves on having one of the nicer yards on the block. Something I inherited from my father, who had my brother and I always doing yard work while all the other kids were playing down the street. I thought then that when I grew […]
Yes, it’s the time of year for holiday celebrations and our suggestions for greening them. Keep these tips in mind to improve the sustainability of your gatherings for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa & New Year’s Eve, whether you’re hosting a traditional family gathering or simply attending an event with friends. You’ll feel better remembering that in […]
First Person Report: Foreign Travelers Using Mass Transit to The Max by Greg Larkins My wife and I recently challenged ourselves to use mass transit as much as possible on a trip to Paris and Amsterdam. This started from our journey from our home in San Jose to San Francisco International Airport and concluded with […]
Santa Clara Agrihood – Steinberg Hart The Bay Area, like much of California, is facing record heat, chronic drought, housing affordability/access issues, strained electrical grids, and a democratic crisis at the community level–to name a few of the issues. This puts greater emphasis on the importance of a city’s physical resilience, sustainability, and regenerative capabilities. […]
Here in California, fruit hangs heavy on the vines And there’s no gold, I thought I’d warn you And the hills turn brown in the summertime… Kate Wolf Tweet Drought has become the “new normal” in California. Currently, the National Integrated Drought Information System categorizes 97.5% of state land as being in “severe drought” (D2) […]
ESG means different things to different people. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a well-intended idea that started circulating in 2004, with lofty aspirations of making capitalism work better and dealing with threats of climate change. […]
ESG means different things to different people. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) is a well-intended idea that started circulating in 2004, with lofty aspirations of making capitalism work better and dealing with threats of climate change. […]
As has been noted, we had a great BIG time over the two days of Sustain-a-Palooza! Here’s a bit of a recap incorporating the “gems” from the ongoing session chat, which is not to be confused with chaat, which come to think of it would have been an excellent (sweet, sour, tangy, spicy, crunchy) accompaniment. Lyngsø Sustainability […]
Imagine an investment manager responsible for preserving and growing your retirement savings trying to make sound investment decisions blindfolded. Without robust corporate disclosure reporting (in annual reports and 10-K filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission) of potential risks to companies’ financial results and business models, investors would be flying blind. Similarly, corporate boards responsible […]