April 2022 - Electric Ladies

The Surprising Thing That Made This Earth Day Different From Any Other

Some climate-related investments made it into law even in this divided Congress, yet, Earth Day 2022 reflects a big leap forward in the efforts to combat climate change. Why? Because the private sector took several giant steps toward reducing its massive environmental impact. No, really. Here’s how.Read More

Electric Vehicle Basics – Mia Bevacqua, CarParts.com Chief Technical Writer & Mechanic

“A pure EV does not have an internal combustion engine on board, whereas a hybrid does. So, the two vehicles share most the same electric powertrain components. Both hybrids and EVs are going to have one or more electric motors, a high voltage battery, inverter, a converter, those kind of components. But with a hybrid,… Continue reading Electric Vehicle Basics – Mia Bevacqua, CarParts.com Chief Technical Writer & Mechanic

Food, Firewood, Water And Empowerment – Women Addressing Climate Change In Rural Africa – Earth Day

While the powers-that-be talk about “net zero” and carbon emissions, Rosemary Atieno and her group of extraordinary women are on the ground in rural Kenya teaching communities how to solve their daily challenges, mitigate climate change and raise women’s standards of living and education.Read More

Earth Day, Women, And Investing $25K – 4 Experts Weigh In

Do you know what ESG investing is? A new study by Northern Trust’s FlexShares ETFs revealed that 79% of women investors are interested in SI/ESG investing, compared to 42% of men, yet women are not being told about these options. ESG is investing with a focus on Environment-Social-Governance values.Read More

The 5 Pt. Framework To Net Zero – Janet Gail Besser, Smart Electric Power Alliance

“Net zero means that you may have some emissions, but you’re going to offset them in another way…When you talk about net zero buildings, meaning…that it’s generating as much energy as it’s using. But when you talk about a utility commitment to be net zero by 2030, 2035, 2040, they may mean net zero in….the… Continue reading The 5 Pt. Framework To Net Zero – Janet Gail Besser, Smart Electric Power Alliance

7 Career Tips For Women From A Leader In Sustainable Fashion

What are you wearing? Fashion needs talent and an eco-makeover. If you want work that aligns with your values, and that advances your career at the same time, whether it’s in the fashion industry or not, here are 7 career tips that Bannigan gave recently on my Electric Ladies Podcast:Read More

Scaling Women Climate Entrepreneurs – Zainab Salbi, Daughters For Earth

“I co-founded Daughters For Earth, a collaborative effort between philanthropists and climate activists and women’s rights activists to get together…to mobilize women and to put more resources into the hands of women. 70% of who is going to be impacted by climate disasters, such as displacement and food security, are women. Women are actually pivotal… Continue reading Scaling Women Climate Entrepreneurs – Zainab Salbi, Daughters For Earth

Spring Shopping? Your Clothing Budget Has Real Power

Because fashion trends got a big makeover during the pandemic, the fashion industry was under pressure to disrupt itself too. While we were all on video calls in tops and sweat pants, the $2.4 trillion fashion industry was under pressure to reduce its environmental impact and treat people better.Read More

Sustainable Fashion 2.0 – Kerry Bannigan, Conscious Fashion Campaign

“The fashion industry is a supply chain….but the reality is it’s a human chain. Nothing is made that we wear that does not go through many human hands. And so really for me, the environmental aspects are extremely important. But.. it’s really about brands being more open about their supply chain. And, specifically, when there… Continue reading Sustainable Fashion 2.0 – Kerry Bannigan, Conscious Fashion Campaign