The state's program will be able to test the theories about whether cap-and-trade reduces pollution without destroying businesses. If it works, expect other states to quickly follow.READ»
In this excerpt form his new book "Cracking the Carbon Code: The Key to Sustainable Profits in the New Economy," author Terry Tamminen examines the state of carbon management and the companies that are taking advantage of this shift to a green economy or those being burned.READ»
Back when President Obama was elected in 2008 I wrote a blog post about "What's Next for the Green Economy". At the time we were in the midst of economic turmoil, and expectations ran sky high for what Obama would achieve, including ...READ»
In practice a cap and trade program for carbon emissions is a pretty complex thing, no doubt about it. It also can seem like a pretty wonky concept for the average person to pay much attention to.READ»
One of the biggest arguments against cap and trade (aka carbon emissions trading) is that it burdens consumers. In a cap and trade scheme, energy companies have a fixed allotment of CO2. Should they need more, they can buy from ...READ»
Cap-and-trade systems aren't just a burgeoning part of the new energy economy. They're a burgeoning chunk of thief bait. Last week, Hackers sent fake emails from the German Emissions Trading Authority (DEHSt) to companies in New ...READ»
Say what you will about Condoleezza Rice--the woman is ambitious. Since the end of the Bush years, Condi has been working as a political science professor at Stanford, and now it looks like the former National Security Advisor is ...READ»
The idea behind the cap-and-trade system for greenhouse gas emissions is simple: Energy companies that rely mostly on oil and coal will have to pony up big bucks, while those who rely on more diversified forms of power will benefit. ...READ»
With so many challenges facing our country and the U.S. government, many people have doubted whether we would see significant action on climate change this year. They may still prove correct, but with the passage of the ...READ»
The former Vice President, clean-shaven in a dark suit and black cowboy boots, pauses. "Junkies find veins in their toes, when the veins in their arms and legs collapse," he says to Charlie Rose. The audience suffers an ...READ»
Carbon credits (permits that allows the holder to emit one ton of CO2) are often maligned because it's impossible to know how much carbon is actually reduced from their purchase. In many carbon markets, buyers are only able to ...READ»
The financial crisis seems overwhelming, with dire warnings that things may still get worse, bailout or not. People are worried about what lies ahead for business, but believe it or not the news is not all bad. There are still ...READ»
