The LOHAS marketplace is fundamentally changing the structure of the American economy – and not the other way round
Who’s Changing Whom? The LOHAS marketplace is fundamentally changing the structure of the American economy—and not the other way around – By Eric Peterson Today’s LOHAS marketplace is the economic equivalent of a big, adolescent puppy, steadily growing and irrepressibly moving … somewhere. The head doesn’t always know what the tail is doing, and its .. read more
Scottish and Southern Acquisition Strengthens Offshore Wind Push
Energy giant Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE) has bolstered its presence in the burgeoning UK offshore wind sector with the £11m acquisition of a 15 per cent stake in turbine foundations specialist Burntisland Fabrications (BiFab). The company announced this week it has snapped up the minority stake in BiFab, a Fife-based firm that manufactures structures .. read more
NEW AGE OF PHILANTHROPY
New age of philanthropy points to increased social awareness, Barclays Wealth research shows The Barclays Wealth report “Tomorrow’s Philanthropist” paints a picture of the way in which the changing attitudes of high net worth donors is altering the future of charitable giving. * Survey of 500 US, UK high net worth individuals announces new, global .. read more
COMPASSIONATE VENTURE CAPITALISTS
Can you do well by doing good? A growing number of New Radical Entrepreneurs think so, and are starting ventures whose core mission is to make a difference. Often called “social entrepreneurs”, some are offering world-changing goods and services, others are incorporating social responsibility into their operations, and a number are doing both. In the .. read more
ETHANOL AND OTHER BIOFUELS PROVE TO BE A BAD INVESTMENT
A recent study published in the journal Science states that biofuel production actually creates more greenhouse gases than traditional oil-based fossil fuels. For those of us who have been caught up in Ethanol mania here in the U.S. (see the recent passing of the energy bill), this news has to be shocking. According to the .. read more
