By Richard Matthews in: Green Jobs
The market for environmentally-friendly products has never been better and the demand has never been stronger. According to Mintel International,“the green marketplace is one of the fastest growing, most dynamic sectors of the US economy.”The market …
By Richard Matthews in: Green Jobs
1. America’s Lack of Action on Climate Change: The US Senate is not convinced about the urgency of climate change and an increasing number of Americans disbelieve that climate change exists.Obama Needs the Senate to Succeed on Climate ChangeWhy We Did …
By Richard Matthews in: Green Jobs
The financial and climate change crises are spurring unprecedented levels of global cooperation. In less than one week leaders of the G20 will be meeting in Pittsburgh, and in less than three months leaders will convene in Copenhagen for COP 15, the la…
By Richard Matthews in: Green Jobs
In light of growing global concern about climate change an increasing number of companies are advertising their commitment to reduce their ecological footprints. Despite obstacles and imperfections, Green marketing continues to grow.Green Marketing, is…
By Richard Matthews in: Green Jobs
A bubble is defined as “the phenomenon of rising share prices amid a mood of general euphoria, leading to a ‘bursting’ and a reversal of the prices and the mood.”According to the Conservative publication The New Republic, the Green bubble has already b…
By Richard Matthews in: Green Jobs
Solar is fundamental to our efforts to produce energy without destroying our environment. Despite this fact, some were unconvinced about solar’s prospects in 2009.At the start of this year JPMorgan analyst Christopher Blansett indiicated that he expect…
By Richard Matthews in: Green Jobs
The recovery is being obscured by a daily barrage of mixed reports and conflicting analysis. To provide context for my next post on sustainable investing and to help illustrate the lingering disagreement between the bulls and the bears I have published…
By Richard Matthews in: Green Jobs
Despite the dower warnings of the fear mongering ultra-bears we are facing undeniable evidence of recovery. As reviewed by The Green Market on March 9, China provided some early evidence of economic recovery. More recently, China announced that it is o…
By Richard Matthews in: Green Jobs
The 90s seemed to venerate vision, exit strategies and marketing communications, but the New Normal is changing this and businesses that want to survive need to understand the implications.More than one year ago visionary investor Roger McNamee reviewe…
By Richard Matthews in: Green Jobs
Americans are adjusting to the new economic reality of higher unemployment and lower incomes and this is helping to drive sustainability.In a recent article entitled “Americans Adapt to the New Normal” Alice Gomstyn reports that Americans are doing far…