Four Major Energy Sources: Their Pros and Cons

RP Siegel frequently contributes to Triple Pundit, a website devoted to sustainability initiatives  favoring “people, planet, profits.”  Recently Triple Pundit posted Siegel’s series exploring the advantages and disadvantages of four widely used energy sources that fuel American industry. Whether a fossil fuel or renewable energy, every source presents its own unique set of challenges. Complex…

U.S. Green Chamber Member Sets an Example in Corporate Social Responsibility

WHAT IS CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY? Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) refers to the adoption of socially and/or environmentally responsible policies into business practice. Commitment to achieving socially conscious business practice is increasingly recognized by media, consumers, employees, investors, and competitors alike.[1] CSR originally developed hand-in-hand with the philanthropic efforts of big-wig CEOs, Presidents, and sometimes even…

California adopts innovative cap-and-trade legislation

Late yesterday the Air Resources Board unanimously approved cap-and-trade regulations as part of an on-going effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions which are contributing to climate change.  This landmark set of air pollution controls is the first in the nation to be implemented at the state level.  The regulations were originally brought to the board…

Public spaces are creating jobs and economic benefits to communities throughout the country

Today the Obama Administration released the 2011 America’s Great Outdoors (AGO) Progress Report.  15 federal agencies outlined their combined conservation and recreation successes.  Successes include creation of jobs, new trail designations, the creation of urban campgrounds, and investments in large landscapes such as the Everglades. The report elucidates efforts made under the AGO initiative to…

Greener Dawn Snags Clients for Companies

A Solana Beach company says business is booming in connecting people with solar installers, energy auditors and green contractors. Greener Dawn operates hundreds of websites that give people information on solar installations and energy savings, collects their information, and then sells it to contractors and installers as sales leads. “We’re a technology company that does…

Saving the Environment, Saving The Economy

Reducing Global Warming, Energy Demand and Water Use While Creating Jobs and Generating Revenues Cary D. Lowe, Ph.D., AICP Attorney at Law 3517 Garrison Street, San Diego, California  92106 Telephone: (619) 255-3078 Email: carylowe@cox.net EXECUTIVE SUMMARY California is under mandates to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, shift to renewable energy sources and reduce water demand.  At…