California Shines Brightest In Solar Energy Jobs

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California, the state that the Hollywood film industry calls home, can boast 43,700 paying jobs in the solar industry in 2012, versus only 32,300 paid actors. Read more →

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Colorado Antes Up On Its Renewable Energy Standard

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After nearly two days of strenuous debate, Colorado’s House of Representatives voted recently to strengthen the state’s successful renewable energy standard. Read more →

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Could Energy From Waste Facilites Help Fight Climate Change?

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A form of waste management option America has not significantly utilized but that could help stem the flow of waste, and thus pollution emissions, is energy-from-waste facilities. Read more →

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Rosie The Riveter On A Wind Turbine

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Are women benefitting from the transition to a green economy as much as men? A new study suggests not unfortunately. Read more →

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Disparity In GOP Over Climate Change, Clean Energy Views?

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A new survey has found Republican voters don’t necessarily share their leaders’ views on climate and energy. Read more →

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German Experience Can Help US Chart Renewable Energy Path

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Germany is different, of course, but it still offers valuable lessons for the U.S. in weighing strategies and options for pursuing renewable energy. Read more →

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Two Different Federal Visions Of A Clean Energy Future

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The recently released Senate and House budget resolutions for fiscal year 2014 reflect diametrically opposed visions of America’s energy and climate futures. Read more →

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California Leads Clean Energy Economy By Example

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California in particular is a shining example of state-based leadership on climate, having established its own cap-and-trade mechanism. Read more →

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Rep. Paul Ryan “Path to Prosperity” Anything But For Clean Energy

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Rep. Paul Ryan’s dated vision of America is out of step with the American individuals and families who want to move toward a truly prosperous future of clean energy and clean air. Read more →

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Offshore Wind Energy And Viability To The American Economy

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How much of an impact could a robust offshore wind energy industry have to the American economy? Read more →

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