The Who's Who in the Environmental Field
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Should government intervene to force us to be more environmentally-friendly?Are you concerned that governments may use climate change policy to limit your lifestyle choices? Yes? Let's hear why. No? Let's hear wh... Started by Ian Kaplan in Climate ChangeLatest Reply |
Green Business in 2008 - Just how much progress has really been made?How many steps forward, and how many steps backwards? Press reports. Media coverage. Corporate public relations statements. With all thi... Started by Ian Kaplan in General ForumLatest Reply |
How can public UNDERSTANDING of environmental issues be improved?Perception, awareness, understanding. These terms are often used interchangeably - but they are not the same. It's clear that the enviro... Started by Ian Kaplan in General ForumLatest Reply |
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General ForumNot sure in what category to put your blog or discussion? Post it here! Then send us an email and, if relevant, we can open a new category. |
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Feb. 5, 2008 Alternative energy: who's going to bring results??? by Ian Kaplan |
Cleantech InvestmentLooking to invest? Want to talk about trends in cleantech investment? Interested in discussing the latest developments in the field and the opportunities they offer? Cleantech Investment is the forum for you. |
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Cleantech DealflowHave an investment opportunity that you'd like to share with the Green4Green community? Post your "elevator pitch", pictures, executive summary, whitepaper, or other relevant information for the rest of the community to review. Green4Green is growing, and investors will undoubtedly be a part of the community as well. Who knows - maybe a member of the community will invest in you! |
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Jan. 22, 2008 Cleantech Dealflow by Ian Kaplan |
Climate ChangeTyphoons. Hurricanes. Shrinking ice shelves. Floods. Heat waves. What's going on? What's causing it? What can we do? Let's hear what you think about Climate Change. Is it for real? Or is it all about politics and big money? |
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Feb. 18, 2008 Reply by Richard Engler |
Ecosystems & WildlifeDogs and cats. Forests and mountains, valleys and deserts. Lions and tigers and bears. Oh my! Such diversity, such beauty, such a view. |
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Jan. 15, 2008 Biodiversity and Ecosystems by Ian Kaplan |
EnergyRenewable energy. Fossil fuels. Efficiency, reduction, and conservation. Storage. However you may look at it, energy is what makes our world go around, and we simply can't get by without it. So what are we going to do to make it sustainable? |
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Feb. 5, 2008 What is the government's role in helping renewable energy be more widely adopted? by Ian Kaplan |
Environmental EconomicsTaxes. Incentives. Subsidies. "Cap and Trade" and tradeable permits. Privatization and regulation. It's not simple to determine what is the best mechanism for affecting change. Often, it depends on the circumstances. Let's talk about the options. What's being done? Where? Has it worked? Who is being affected? What are your thoughts? |
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Jan. 22, 2008 Can Green Taxes Save the Environment? by Ian Kaplan |
Green Building and Urban PlanningAs people around the world move out of the rural areas and into urban centers to look for a better life, the environment often comes under greater stress. Our houses, our neighborhoods, and our cities all have a role to play. From the kind of light bulb we use, to the paint we choose, to the highrise building we build, to the highway we pave. Each decision - no matter how small it may seem - impacts both the human-made as well as natural environment. So how do we make these decisions? What are the trends? What's being done - and why? How should we be doing things? |
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Jan. 15, 2008 Using Aluminum For Construction by Ian Kaplan |
Sustainable TransportationThe world is getting "smaller". Communications and travel are bringing us together. Whether you agree or disagree as to whether this is for better or worse, one thing is clear - we're not going to reverse the trend. So how can we continue to move, to transport, to become ever-more mobile while still taking into account our local and global environment? |
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Jan. 24, 2008 Project Better Place vs. "Traditional" PHEVs - What about peak electricity demand? by Ian Kaplan |
Waste ManagementMake no mistake about it - we consume more and more each year, and surround ourselves with ever-growing amounts of waste. What are the solutions? What are the opportunities? Liquid waste. Solid waste. Toxic waste. Recycling. Reuse. Reduction. What are your thoughts? What are you doing? What are you thinking?! |
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Jan. 15, 2008 Is recycling a waste of time, money and energy? by Ian Kaplan |
WaterWater - we can't do without it. Whether for drinking, bathing, growing food, or for providing the perfect background for a sunset, we are drawn to water. But we pollute it, over-use it, and fight over it. So what are the issues? What are the solutions? What can we do - as individuals and as a community? |
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EnterpreneursThere are so many exciting opportunities to make a change in the state of our environment, and finally, the funding is becoming available. With all this new desire and technical progress, why is it still so hard to change the stauts quo? What have we learned? What are the obstacles still facing us, and how can we resolve them? |
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InvestorsWhat are the new business models in cleantech investing? Is cleantech finally "for real", or is a bubble developing? Where are the good opportunities, and who are the people leading the change for a greener future? |
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