GreenBiz Charts Creation Of Sustainability Jobs In The VERGE Economy
If you’re looking to map out new job types or a career path in sustainable business, take a look at Greenbiz’s new infographic on “10 Hot Jobs in the VERGE Economy.” […]
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3 Cleantech Champions For Senate: Chris Murphy, Sherrod Brown, Elizabeth Warren
I wish we had time to write up endorsements for each race in the US. But, of course, that would have been impossible and impractical, especially given our focus on cleantech. However, before all is said and done, I wanted to make sure to get three endorsements for Senate … [continued]
Obama Endorsement Follow-Up
I think that, based on the evidence presented yesterday, if you’re voting for president based on energy or environmental matters, Obama’s the clear option. But if you like to base your vote on matters beyond this realm, you might find the facts below to be a convincing case for … [continued]
Internet By Bike Rolls Through Bangladeshi Villages
Internet access to gain information and contact loved ones is rolling through Bangladesh one bicycle at a time. Info Ladies bike into villages with Internet connected laptops, allowing local women to Skype with loved ones and look up information. The project was created in 2008 by D.Net, a development group, and … [continued]
One-Minute Bio-Oil From Algae?
Researchers at the University of Michigan have been experimenting with cooking green marine micro-algae and found that one minute is all it took to get 65% of their source material transformed into biocrude. They also used a wet algae, rather than having to dry it in the manner that … [continued]
The Elections You Aren’t Paying Attention To Are The Important Ones
OK, I’m not going to lie, the presidential election is important, but congressional and state elections may be equally or more important (I’d say “more important” with no hesitation). The sad thing is, we are so uninvolved and ill-informed in “smaller elections” that we often get what we are … [continued]
On Obama: CleanTechnica’s Evaluation & Endorsement
Following up on my “On Romney” post from earlier today, here is my take on President Obama, especially in regards to cleantech issues we focus on here on CleanTechnica. In the case of an Obama evaluation, we have the benefit of looking at what Obama has actually done in … [continued]
On Romney: CleanTechnica’s Evaluation
As a top (or the top) clean tech site in the US and the world, and given the great importance government policy has in the energy sector, we here at CleanTechnica believe it’s our duty to chime in on US and global politics and policy fairly regularly. As I’m … [continued]
300 MW Solar-Wind Hybrid Plant Planned in California
Critics of solar and wind power often point out they are intermittent power sources, and they are correct about that. Cloudy and still days mean low or no energy and that is the major drawback of solar and wind power. However, new hybrid solar and wind power systems in … [continued]
Bouncing Back From Sandy: Why We Must Double Down On Advanced Energy
By Hemant Taneja (@htaneja) Sandy has moved on and many people are coping with its effects, but the debate over what it should mean has just begun. Recently my Advanced Energy Economy co-founder Tom Steyer found himself in a dust-up on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” over whether Sandy proves that extreme weather – brought … [continued]
