Raj Patel critiques free-market economic models, identifying significant flaws while also highlighting successful alternatives. He recalls Alan Greenspan's congressional testimony, where Greenspan

Raj Patel critiques free-market economic models, identifying significant flaws while also highlighting successful alternatives. He recalls Alan Greenspan's congressional testimony, where Greenspan admitted, "I found a flaw in the model that I perceive is the critical functioning structure that defines how the world works, so to speak."

Patel's insights are further explored in his book, *The Value of Nothing*, published this month.

A 10-minute video trailer from Ecotrust explores their belief that fostering local, living communities can simultaneously save the economy and the environment.

The film showcases diverse

A 10-minute video trailer from Ecotrust explores their belief that fostering local, living communities can simultaneously save the economy and the environment.

The film showcases diverse individuals—analysts, professors, bankers, students, entrepreneurs, and architects—who are driving a new economic model for recovery and sustainability.

Access this and other Ecotrust programs on EarthSayers, the Ecotrust Website, and their YouTube Channel.

Ann Livingston, Boulder County's Sustainability Coordinator, presented a low-cost public structure in Colorado that has channeled $10 million in private funding. This initiative, focused on a

Ann Livingston, Boulder County's Sustainability Coordinator, presented a low-cost public structure in Colorado that has channeled $10 million in private funding. This initiative, focused on a triple bottom line, supports the "Race for American Jobs."

Other featured leaders included Stacy Barr (National Program Director, Veterans Green Jobs), Alice Madden (Colorado Climate Change Coordinator), Auden Schendler (Director of Sustainability, Aspen Skiing Company), John Powers (Sustainable Colorado), and Ravi Malhotra (iCAST).

The "Race for American Jobs: Clean Energy Leadership" was a four-week, coast-to-coast virtual campaign by BICEP, in partnership with We Can Lead. It aimed to highlight the economic and

The "Race for American Jobs: Clean Energy Leadership" was a four-week, coast-to-coast virtual campaign by BICEP, in partnership with We Can Lead. It aimed to highlight the economic and job-creation benefits of national climate and energy legislation, advocating for investment in a low-carbon economy and establishing a carbon price.

The campaign engaged business leaders nationwide through events in Oregon, Colorado, Ohio, and New Hampshire, concluding in Washington on March 10. Each event featured panel discussions with major consumer brands and local clean economy entrepreneurs, contributing to thought leadership in Sustainability, Clean Tech, and Energy in 2010.

The 1989 Exxon-Valdez oil spill, which devastated Alaska's Prince William Sound with 10.8 million gallons of oil, severely shook public confidence in corporate America.

This disaster

The 1989 Exxon-Valdez oil spill, which devastated Alaska's Prince William Sound with 10.8 million gallons of oil, severely shook public confidence in corporate America.

This disaster painfully exposed the environmental cost of business and highlighted companies' insufficient accountability for their operations' social and environmental impacts.

Just six months later, a group of investors launched Ceres, a nonprofit dedicated to tackling these critical issues. For more, visit the Ceres YouTube Channel.

The Opening Session of the Davos 2009 economic forum convened during a period of significant global financial turmoil. This critical gathering brought together world leaders, business executives,

The Opening Session of the Davos 2009 economic forum convened during a period of significant global financial turmoil. This critical gathering brought together world leaders, business executives, and economists to address pressing economic challenges and seek collaborative solutions.

Discussions focused on navigating the ongoing financial crisis, fostering economic recovery, and reforming global financial systems. For further details on the World Economic Forum and its initiatives, visit their official website: www.weforum.org.