In 1 Slim Chance To Stop Trump’s War On Cleantech & The World, I argued that Trump would be a disaster for cleantech and our planet. I suggested we all sign a petition to save us from Trumpocalypse by asking electors to change their votes and give us someone other than Trump.
Those living in Oakland, California, who have benefited from the “Green For All” program that provides locals with rooftop solar photovoltaic systems may want to thank the recently deceased musician Prince, as he was apparently the secret driving force and checkbook behind the program, according to prominent political activist Van Jones. In … [continued]
This articles has been reposted from Climate Progress with permission. President Obama’s legacy will be defined by a number of issues: the stimulus package; killing Osama bin Laden; his endless battles with Congress; his support for gay marriage. But arguably the biggest issue he’ll be judged on — one … [continued]
It had me at “foreward by Van Jones.” Greg Pahl’s book Power From the People, how to organize, finance, and launch local energy projects starts off with a punch as Jones makes the case that the world is in dire straights, both in energy and economy matters. Jones calls on … [continued]
Here are some truly excellent comments from Al Gore and Van Jones about wind energy and jobs in the US. A must watch: Some of my favorite lines: “… the irony is Ohio is one of the highest states in terms of wind production jobs, and John Boehner, ‘Hello, … [continued]
Today was Day One of the Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference in Los Angeles, held by the Blue Green Alliance. That’s not blue as in oceans, that’s blue as in blue collar workers. This exciting conference brought together clean tech industry leaders, labor union leaders, government, investors and educators to discuss how best to create more green jobs. This builds on the work Van Jones did in promoting a Green Collar Economy. Villaraigosa and many other speakers all mentioned the importance of working together to create more quality green jobs.
Left to themselves, it seems that our politicians are not going to cut our addiction to foreign oil from unstable and unfriendly countries, adequately invest in the #1 job creation category of the future, or counteract the biggest human-caused environmental threats in history. But, should they be left to themselves? … [continued]
After a weekend climate rally on the Mall in Washington attended by 150,000 people – including at least two blue Navii people – the 31 major environmental groups in the US today sent a letter to congress demanding that it return to the table on the climate bill before the … [continued]
[social_buttons] The Economist is running a 6-day poll on whether or not governments should support and try to create green jobs. It pits Van Jones (see: Van Jones is Back; NAACP: Van Jones is an American Treasure; Van Jones rejoins American Progress to lead Green Opportunity initiative; Van Jones: “Will … [continued]
The DOE is headed up by Steven Chu, who has totally revamped the Department of Energy from a fossil friendly enterprise to one that moves us swiftly off of oil and coal and towards more home grown renewable power like solar and wind. The Heartland Institute and the Competitive Enterprise … [continued]
