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Climate Change and the Cusp of Lost Opportunity

04 Dec 2007
As the Bali conference gets into full swing, Joel Makower assesses how near, and yet how far, the low carbon economy now seems

Lessons Learned on Display at Wal-Mart's Sustainability Summit

24 Oct 2007
Can Wal-Mart, the rampaging behemoth of Bentonville, ever really embrace sustainability? Joel Makower argues it can and it might just drag the rest of us along for the ride

The (Slow) Rise of Green Financial Services

04 Oct 2007
Globally the number of green banking services is soaring, but, asks Joel Makower, is the US being left behind in the race to develop green financial services?

The Global Water Tool - Making Corporate Water Data a Little Less Dry

23 Aug 2007
Climate change could soon lead to serious water scarcity and experts warn astute businesses should assess water risk now. Luckily, explains Joel Makower, there is a new tool to help.

Green Consumers and the Mushiness Index

25 Jul 2007
Despite all the hype green consumers remain a niche market, warns Joel Makower

Law Firms and the Greening of the Brief

11 Jul 2007
All those legal papers have a huge environmental impact, but according to Joel Makower that hasn't stopped law firms looking for ways to green their operations

'Climate Counts' Reveals Which Companies Are Walking the Walk

29 Jun 2007
The new Climate Counts league table will finally make the climate revolution consumer-friendly, argues Joel Makower

Ten Reasons Why There's No Green Business 'Bubble'

14 May 2007
The world of green business seems to have come out of nowhere to dominate magazine and newspaper coverage. But, writes Joel Makower, far from a being an overhyped fad, here are ten reasons why this green shift will go the distance.

US View: The Greenwasher in all of us

19 Apr 2007
Joel Makower argues that we are all a little guilty of overstating our green credentials