Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and MeansPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
Energy Tax Incentives Driving the Green Job Economy
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and MeansPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 510
Book Description
Green Electricity and Global Warming
Author: Richard L. ItteilagPublisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1477217401
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
Electricity capacity in the Unitrd Global Warming States (U. S.) Is severely constrained. And that constraint is exacerbated by global warming concerns. In order to alleviate that constraint, new, high effi ciency technology must be utilized primarily in commercial and industrial applications. These technologies would replace a 'cap and trade' tax policy that would be an onerous taxingn action to reduce the global warming problem. Ultimately, innovation would free-up additional electric capacity.
Green Jobs and Their Role in Our Economic Recovery
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Education and Labor. Subcommittee on Workforce ProtectionsPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 96
Book Description
Business, Environment, and Society
Author: Vesela VelevaPublisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1351868608
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 327
Book Description
This book blends theory and practice to support courses in corporate social responsibility (CSR), business and society, and environmental management and sustainability. Based on her extensive work with companies, the author offers engaging readings and teaching cases that address key challenges for business today - measurement, supply chain management, public policy, and stakeholder pressures. Part I focuses on the macro-level and provides an overview of concepts such as the green economy, eco-industrial parks, corporate social responsibility (corporate citizenship), nanotechnology, and sustainable consumption. Part II provides specific frameworks and tools for sustainability management and measurement at the company level. Part III includes detailed teaching cases of several well-known firms. The main theme is that business is a key player in achieving a more sustainable development, yet its practices are often narrow in focus or shortsighted. The text provokes discussions around issues such as: Is business sustainability possible in a market economy focused on increasing consumption? Should a product or service be called "green" when it puts at risk the health and safety of workers? What can U.S. policymakers learn from their European counterparts when it comes to protecting human health and the environment? How can we ensure that the benefits of nanotechnology exceed its risks? How can sustainability indicators be used as a tool to advance sustainability by companies and policymakers? The book provides a flexible, up-to-date supplementary teaching tool for undergraduate and graduate students, executive education courses, and certificate programs. Intended Audience: Primarily undergraduate and graduate students taking courses in environmental management, corporate social responsibility (CSR), sustainability, or business and society; as a supplementary text in professional education and certificate programs in environmental management, corporate citizenship, sustainability, and CSR.
Tax Policy and the Economy
Author: Clean Energy and Jobs
Author: James P. BarrettPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Climatic changes
Languages : en
Pages : 66
Book Description
Report on the Activities of the Committee on Ways and Means During the ... Congress
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and MeansPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Budget
Languages : en
Pages : 152
Book Description
Legislative Calendar
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Ways and MeansPublisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 1272
Book Description
The Power of Renewables
Author: Chinese Academy of EngineeringPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309160006
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
The United States and China are the world's top two energy consumers and, as of 2010, the two largest economies. Consequently, they have a decisive role to play in the world's clean energy future. Both countries are also motivated by related goals, namely diversified energy portfolios, job creation, energy security, and pollution reduction, making renewable energy development an important strategy with wide-ranging implications. Given the size of their energy markets, any substantial progress the two countries make in advancing use of renewable energy will provide global benefits, in terms of enhanced technological understanding, reduced costs through expanded deployment, and reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions relative to conventional generation from fossil fuels. Within this context, the U.S. National Academies, in collaboration with the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) and Chinese Academy of Engineering (CAE), reviewed renewable energy development and deployment in the two countries, to highlight prospects for collaboration across the research to deployment chain and to suggest strategies which would promote more rapid and economical attainment of renewable energy goals. Main findings and concerning renewable resource assessments, technology development, environmental impacts, market infrastructure, among others, are presented. Specific recommendations have been limited to those judged to be most likely to accelerate the pace of deployment, increase cost-competitiveness, or shape the future market for renewable energy. The recommendations presented here are also pragmatic and achievable.
Green Collar Jobs
Author: Scott M. DeitchePublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN: 0313380155
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
This is a comprehensive yet practical guide for job seekers looking for green career opportunities. Green Collar Jobs: Environmental Careers for the 21st Century is a simple, easy-to-reference guide that will help students, recent graduates, job seekers, and career changers at all levels find the latest information and job resources in this burgeoning new field. This exceptionally timely book examines all aspects of green careers, beginning with an overview discussing green jobs from environmental, economic, and political perspectives. The core of the book is comprised of chapters that describe specific types of green jobs and career paths. These include jobs related to alternative energy, water resources, green marketing, green business, green building, and environmental law. For those willing to leave home, there is a chapter on global environmental jobs, and there is information on niche green careers such as ecotourism and green interior design. Each chapter includes job sources, education and training resources, and a listing of companies involved in the particular business.