Today, Oct.4, is the feast day of St. Francis. Almost 800 years ago he gave a sermon to the birds which began our long journey to include of all of Nature in our circle of concern. Don’t worry, I am not going to try to convert you or give a religious sermon, it’s just that […]
Ship lenders make step change as Poseidon Principles kick in
“The financial market focus is changing, and banks are already assessing their clients’ environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria and what they plan to do to their business models and ships. From a client’s point of view, they will have to be asking themselves: what are the best proactive steps we can take to improve […]
Grid-integrated efficient buildings to unlock $120 million in annual savings
Rocky Mountain Institute has issued a new report which looks at how grid-integrated efficient buildings can help both the US government and utilities to reduce energy and operational costs. The report, Value Potential for Grid-Interactive Efficient Buildings in the GSA Portfolio: A Cost-Benefit Analysis, states that grid-integrated efficient buildings can unlock up to $50 million in annual energy […]
Apres Moi La Deluge
Apres Moi La Deluge Apres Moi La Deluge is attributed to Louis XV of France and roughly means “After me the Catastrophe”. Even knowing things were tough in France he had no intention of doing anything to avoid the future catastrophe. He actually made a point of living the good life and spending as much […]
The Ecological Citizen – New Issue on Religion and Ecology
A new issue, with a focus on religion and ecology is out! The editors of The Ecological Citizen are delighted to let you know that we have just published a new issue, Vol 3 No 1. The full issue can be accessed here This issue has a strong, but not exclusive, focus on religion and how […]