In true Aspen fashion, I suggest a few readings on energy and the environment that may at first appear contradictory, but on reflection suggest some common ground.
"Priming the Pump: The Case for A Sector-Based Approach to Impact Investing," (PDF) by Matt Bannick and Paula Goldman. Omidyar Network, September 2012
"American Indian Youth in Crisis: Tribes Grapple With a Suicide Emergency," by Stephanie Woodard. Indian Country Today Media Network, October 10, 2012
“The Atlas of Economic Complexity,” by Riccardo Haussman, Cesar Hidalgo, et al. Harvard University and Massachisetts Institute of Technology.
“What Does Obama Really Believe In?” by Paul Tough. New York Times magazine, August 15, 2012
This is the first in a series of posts highlighting the most influential reads from 2012 for our experts across different issue areas. New entires can be found on this blog or here.




