Jim Conca

MARCH 24, 2016

Nuclear fuel made with uranium extracted from seawater will make nuclear power both renewable and sustainable. Because uranium extracted from seawater is replenished continuously, nuclear would become as endless as solar. Seawater concentrations of U are controlled by steady-state chemical reactions between waters and rocks on the Earth, both in the ocean and land.

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Earth Gratitude

MARCH 24, 2016

Living a green lifestyle is essential to the sustainability of our common home?—?and it is also good for our wallet. Below are 9 smart energy habits that save thousands of dollars every year. 1. Light up Your Life Switching out your lights for LED lighting in your home or office can save up to 85% on your lighting bill. With new technology and greater availability, LED bulbs are now under $10 each and can last for up to 15 years.

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Better Ventures

MARCH 23, 2016

When we created Better Ventures PreSeed to help catalyze the social entrepreneurship community in Oakland we couldn't have hoped for a better speaker than legendary investor and philanthropist Mitch Kapor. Simply put, Mitch and his wife Freada -- along with Kapor Capital and Kapor Center for Social Impact -- are giants in the field of impact investing and philanthropy, and they are paving the way for so many others, including Better Ventures.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MARCH 21, 2016

In case you missed our event at Google in November of 2015, here’s the complete list of videos from the event. The post WCS Talks 2015 appeared first on Women in Cleantech & Sustainability.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets.

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Women in Cleantech and Sustainability

MARCH 20, 2016

By Pam Seidenman. ?While technology and capital both drive the clean economy, policy is just as important. Women in Cleantech and Sustainability (WCS) recently held a panel discussion on the role of policy in driving cleantech and provided an inside look into the careers of three women who have shaped cleantech policy in California and beyond. The evening also touched on industrial policy, the Clean Power Plan, and career advice.

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Earth Gratitude

MARCH 20, 2016

Giving Thanks for Mother Nature on Spring Equinox. Curbside Kids enjoying the fruit of Gansta Gardener Ron Finley. Photo (c) Ron Finley. Used with permission. Dear Friends, Happy First Day of Spring! As I lean into longer, warmer days and greener vistas, as I celebrate rebirth, freedom and renewal, I am adding in a special prayer of thanks for Mother Earth, for her bountiful seas, her rich soil and her shade-giving and oxygenating trees and plants.

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