Conservation

New Jobs at Solar Mirror Plant in Pittsburgh

 |  Jul 23, 2009

If Congress enacts a new energy policy that caps global warming pollution, America could produce millions of new clean energy jobs like the jobs being created at the new solar … Read more

Worst Year Ever for Coral Bleaching?

 |  Jul 23, 2009

A new report warns 2009 could become the worst year ever for coral bleaching, thanks to rising ocean temperatures: Scientists are concerned that bleaching may reach the same levels or … Read more

Will China and India Race Past America on Clean Energy?

 |  Jul 22, 2009

OK, so did you catch the irony on this one? In Friday’s Washington Post, Economy and Business section: Top half of the page: Fed Sees Heightened Joblessness Drawing Out Recovery … Read more

New Analysis: Climate Bill Good for Farmers

 |  Jul 22, 2009

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has just released a new analysis of the American Clean Energy & Security (ACES) Act. It’s great news for farmers and ranchers, showing the bill … Read more

The Best Birthday Present Ever — Protected Wildlife

 |  Jul 22, 2009

I am writing to thank you for the best birthday I have ever had in my 25 years of life. I am forever touched by the amazing people I get … Read more

Navajo Nation Forms Green Jobs Commission

 |  Jul 22, 2009

The Navajo Nation Council recognizes they need to diversify their economy and address profound joblessness. Green jobs look promising. High Country News reports: “The Council passed the legislation by a … Read more

Economic Message of the Week: China and U.S. Launch Joint Clean Energy Research Project

 |  Jul 21, 2009

The earth's leading greenhouse gas emitters are taking substantive steps toward clean energy innovation. The United States and China announced plans on a joint clean energy research center, a compromise … Read more

Project Links Global Warming to National Security Threats

 |  Jul 21, 2009

Former Senator John Warner (R-VA) teamed up with the Pew Environment Group last week to announce a new project highlighting the links between national security threats and global warming. "Leading … Read more

Instant 'Tea': Faux Protest Tactics Revealed

 |  Jul 21, 2009

It appears that some of the 'tea party' protests springing up across the US are less a product of raw populist indignation than a coordinated smokescreen operation. An organization calling … Read more

Sen. EPW Hearing: New Jobs vs. Dirty Fuels

 |  Jul 21, 2009

I’m over at DailyKos today live-blogging the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee’s hearing, “Clean Energy Jobs, Climate-Related Policies and Economic Growth – State and Local Views.” Come on over … Read more