by Bloomberg News
Sharp
Corp. agreed to acquire Recurrent
Energy for as much as $305 million as it attempts to expand
renewable-energy operations amid increasing competition with Chinese
makers.
by Bloomberg News
Wind turbine installations will grow more slowly in the U.S., the
world's second-largest market, because of an "unfavorable" policy
environment and "adverse" macro-economic conditions.
by
Dorothy Hinchcliff
More than 20 investor groups are asking for new regulations over coal
ash disposal to prevent costly environmental and public health problems.
NYSE Euronext, the biggest operator of U.S. stock exchanges, formed a
joint venture to expand its trading volume in electricity,
renewable energy and carbon dioxide allowances.
by Jerilyn Klein Bier
The SEC's proxy access rule for corporate board elections remains a big source of debate. Here's what it could mean for mainstream and SRI investors.
by Ron Robins
Most people believe charities must invest ethically and in ways that further the charities' goals, but that often doesn't happen.
by Jerilyn Klein Bier
SRI fund focuses on global companies with strong female leaders, initiatives.
by Marla Brill
With nearly $11 billion in public value, Tempe, Ariz.-based First Solar
is one of the few ways to invest in a young
industry through an established U.S. company with a strong financial...
by
Eric Rasmussen
The BP disaster has thrown a spotlight on environmental, social and governance data.
by Jerilyn Klein Bier
Was BP ever green? ESG fund managers share their views.
by Bruce W. Fraser
This ultra-light metal may help advance the electric car and energy storage industries. Here's how to invest.
by Bruce W. Fraser
What should you be doing with those old computers, cell phones and televisions? Ask ERI.
by
Dorothy Hinchcliff
As an investor, you should know that the cosmetics and personal care
industry is under attack...
by
Karen DeMasters
The BP oil spill has prompted global investors
to pressure major oil and gas
companies to reveal the prevention and response plans they have in place
for any similar disaster.
China has passed the U.S...
by
Dorothy Hinchcliff
A company that works with 3,000 financial advisors who provide
retirement plan services to their clients has expanded its fund line-up
by adding sustainable fund family Parnassus Investments.
Google Inc. (GOOG) struck a 20-year deal to buy clean energy from a
NextEra Energy Inc. (NEE) wind farm, a move that places the Internet
search giant in the wholesale energy market.
by
Dorothy Hinchcliff
Jeremy Grantham won't win many friends among people who believe climate
change is a hoax...
by
Dorothy Hinchcliff
Intel Corp., Weyerhaeuser Co. and Merck & Co. ranked highest, respectively, in
their handling of environmental issues based on a new rating system
created by Soyka & Co. and IW Financial.
In spite of a shaky global recovery, investment dollars continued to flow into cleantech companies during the second quarter, with solar firms getting the lion's share, says a new report.
