Innovative Solutions for Climate Change Need More than Money
Climate-change entrepreneurs need funding, but they also need the expertise, networking, and intellectual capital that incubators and foundations can provide.
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Where Credit Is Due?
Credit unions focused specifically on financing environmental projects are beginning to offer a much-needed source of loans.
Connecting Climate Resilience to the Bottom Line
The time is ripe for companies to look beyond quarterly earnings and depreciation schedules, and into frameworks and strategies that will build long-term resilience.
Want to Make America Prosperous Again? Bet on Nature, not Fossil Fuels
Land restoration, clean energy, and sustainable agriculture offer better investment returns and more US jobs than oil, gas, and coal.
Renewable Energy Won’t Change the World
Changing the composition of the world’s energy supply is important, but it’s only half the battle against climate change.
Amplifying Impact with Mission Investments
How foundations can reimagine a proven philanthropic tool to more effectively address today’s social and environmental challenges.
Designing a Renewable Food System
Borrowing from the renewable energy sector, we can create a better food system by organizing regional governments to create markets for smaller producers and establishing coordinated networks that can amplify best practices.
The Subsidy Solution
Contrary to conventional economic wisdom, relying solely on carbon taxes will not create an optimal transition to clean energy.
Recognizing India’s Energy Independence
It is time for the West to shift its orientation to India and other developing nations—away from a paternalistic position to one of true partnership.
Staying the Course in Funding Climate Change Solutions
Frequent changes in grantmaking strategies can undermine the resilience of nonprofit organizations and their progress on addressing urgent global issues.