Want a Holiday From Gas Taxes or Traffic?

Terry Tamminen — Fri, 16 May 2008 12:59:28 -0400

Senators John McCain and Hilary Clinton are among many in Congress
clamoring for a gas tax “holiday” as fuel prices rise and the summer driving
season fast approaches. Never mind that they focus entirely on poor consumers
and fail to discuss the implications to businesses trying to get goods/services
to market. Is there any benefit to either group from leaving the tax alone? Or
increasing it?

What Does Walmart Know?

Terry Tamminen — Fri, 09 May 2008 12:17:32 -0400

Last week I visited Walmart’s annual sustainable packaging conference in
Bentonville, Arkansas. I learned that
the first such meeting took place in a conference room in Walmart’s

A Level Playing Field

Terry Tamminen — Fri, 02 May 2008 16:24:18 -0400

Everyone hates their taxes being spent on subsidies - - unless it’s to
subsidize their own industry. It’s time for an honest debate about the role of
subsidies in a 21st Century economy and, at least, a restructuring
to a more level playing field.

Of Comets and Carbon

Terry Tamminen — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 08:32:06 -0500

What do the horseless carriage, the iPod, and global warming have in
common? Once thought fads or fantasy, it turns out that all three are
here to stay.

It also turns out that each is more connected to the other than is
apparent at first glance, especially when viewed through the lens of
21st century business. In the coming weeks, this blog will take readers
on a journey of connecting the dots, from emerging technologies to
evolving environmental ethics. I’ll share some insights as I travel the

Game Changers - Part Two

Terry Tamminen — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 11:51:56 -0500

Game Changers

Terry Tamminen — Sat, 26 Jan 2008 14:10:25 -0500

But What If We HAVE To Do It?

Terry Tamminen — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 13:00:00 -0500

Postcards from the Year 2030

Terry Tamminen — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 13:00:00 -0500

The 29% Who Are Onto Something Big

Terry Tamminen — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:47:10 -0500

The Economist magazine recently released a report entitled “Doing Good - - Business and the Sustainability Challenge.” They analyzed responses about corporate social responsibility - - put more succinctly, sustainability - - from 1200 execs and concluded that the picture is grim.

Dear Lee

Terry Tamminen — Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:53:45 -0500

It’s been almost two years since Exxon CEO Lee Raymond was paid about $400 million upon retiring. I’ve been wondering how he’s been spending his “golden” years and thought I’d drop him a line...

Dear Lee,