About Natasha Mooney

Natasha is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with an Urban Studies degree. A native Philadelphian, she recently moved to San Francisco to experience the West Coast and gain a new perspective. Natasha is committed to social and environmental justice, and enjoys writing about urban environments. Down the road Natasha plans on pursuing a degree in city planning and working to improve slum conditions in the developing world.

Solar Exalted at Stimulus Package Signing in Denver

The largest stimulus package in US history was signed today, and it’s putting a smile on the face of the solar industry. President Obama returned to Denver, where he accepted the Democratic nomination, to sign this landmark legislation–this time in front of solar panels, not neoclassical pillars. “I don’t want to pretend that today marks the end of our economic problems,” Obama said before signing the bill. “We are laying the groundwork for a green … Read More

Green Jobs Discussed on San Francisco Mayor's Radio Show

On Saturday, San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom hosted a discussion on his radio show about the “Green Collar Economy.” Appearing on the show were Van Jones, founder of Green for All and author of a new book on the topic, and Dave Llorens, founder of 1Block Off the Grid. You can listen to the podcast here: here. Mayor Newsom’s guests had a lot to say about how the new green jobs sector of the economy is … Read More