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Pathways Out of Poverty
Tabari Morris, a 34-year-old Northern California resident, says he was doing janitorial work before he heard about a unique opportunity from his brother-in-law. “I was thinking, I need a real … Read more
Hurry Up and Wait: Opportunities for Green Jobs Vary by Region and Field
Jay Antle, executive director of the Center for Sustainability at Johnson Community College, tracks green jobs training in the Midwest. Here, he tells us more about training for everything from … Read more
Can All Senators Hear Growing Clamor for Clean Energy?
I spent the day watching the Senate Environment & Public Works Committee’s hearing on the Clean Energy Jobs & American Power Act. But while I listened to Sen. Jim Inhofe … Read more
CBO Counts Costs of Climate Action, But Not Benefits?
If only Paul Harvey were still with us! It seems Douglas W. Elmendorf is having some trouble telling the rest of the story. The Congressional Budget Office director testified on … Read more
National Security and Clean Energy: Operation Free Launches New Push
A veterans group called Operation Free is launching a national bus tour this week in support of clean energy. The group is highlighting the national security connection of clean energy … Read more
New Momentum for Clean Energy & Climate Action
Just got back from the big event on the East Lawn of the Capitol to unveil the Senate’s Clean Energy Jobs & American Power Act! Here’s what Joe Mendelson, NWF’s … Read more
Another Company Abandons Clean Energy-Obstructing U.S. Chamber
Will the last one out of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce please shut off the lights? Last week, Pacific Gas and Electric Co. and New Mexico-based PNM Resources Inc. pulled … Read more
Pittsburgh’s Promise: A Green Revitalization
And we’re live from Pittsburgh at the G20! The National Wildlife Federation is hosting a forum this morning focusing on the lessons of Pittsburgh’s green jobs revival. It’s a subject … Read more
New Coalition: Clean Energy Works
Polluters have already poured hundreds of millions of dollars into their campaign to stop clean energy legislation. How can we fight back against that kind of dirty money? Through strength … Read more
