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The Marriot Courtyard Hotels get a makeover
Green Life Smart Life —
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Marriott , one of the largest hotel chains in the US, has started down the path to being green. Every small step this huge hotel chain makes is going to be a big impact with hopefully more hotels will following in their footsteps. Marriot is on track to reduce greenhouse gas emissions close to 100 million tons by ...21 hours ago -
Grant to Michigan, Indiana and Ohio will research green economy impact on auto industry and dislocated auto workers
River Country Journal —
Authority: 150
Governor Jennifer Granholm has announced that the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded a partnership of Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio a total of $4 million in Recovery Act funds to research the workforce requirements of the future restructured auto industry and identify potential employment opportunities for dislocated ...2 days ago -
US Biodiesel Production Reaches Commercial Scale Thanks to Tax Incentives
Green Living Ideas —
Authority: 513
Enacted in 2004, the current biodiesel tax incentive program helps make the fuel competitive with petroleum based diesel. Unfortunately, the current incentive program will expire on December 31, 2009 at a time when “U.S. biodiesel production has reached commercial scale, and the nation has realized the job creation, ...3 days ago -
AFP - You saw it first...Watch Our New TV Ad
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Dear Friend, Over the last year, Americans for Prosperity has criss-crossed the nation holding rallies featuring AFPs 7-story high hot air balloon emblazoned with our message --- "Cap-and-Trade means higher taxes, lost jobs and less freedom." Now, with the battle over climate ...3 days ago -
Seven Robots with Green Jobs
Green Options —
Authority: 148
The new green economy is putting more robots to work in green jobs , especially in environmental research and related fields. In a sustainability twofer, many of the new machines are powered by solar energy and other green alternatives. Click through the show to see what’s up with some of our ...3 days ago -
A not so traditional Secret Garden
Green Life Smart Life —
Authority: 130
A secret garden on the rooftop of Minneapolis Target Center , home of NBA Minnesota Timberwolves is making the view from up above beautiful. The Minnesota heat which reaches 140 degree won’t be such an inconvenience anymore. The 2.5 acres of plants will keep the same temperature as the air and this will reduce ...4 days ago -
One green to rule them all…
The League of Ordinary Gentlemen —
Authority: 677
I have been pondering the issue of global warming lately. I generally take a cautious position when it comes to climate change. I am first of all uncertain as to what portion of climate change can be attributed to human activity, but also cautious about assuming that simply doing nothing is the proper course. If ...4 days ago -
Keeping PACE With Energy Efficiencies
Worldchanging: Bright Green —
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WorldChanging Team: by Roger Valdez Someone recently said “energy efficiencies aren’t low hanging fruit, they are the fruit lying on the ground.” Then why don’t people retrofit...5 days ago -
Follow the Green Money: Honeywell Awarded $11.4 Million, Sun Catalytix Secures $3 Million, Department of Labor Funds Grants Totaling $55 Million
Green Career Central Blog —
Authority: 121
As part of the smart grid funding package, Honeywell (based in Morristown, NJ) has been awarded $11.4 million from theDepartment of Energy. Honeywell will develop technology for commercialbuildings that will reduce power usage during high demand summerperiods. (Look for Honeywell careers here .) Based in ...5 days ago -
When Conservative Republicans Support The Green Economy…
The Sietch Blog —
Authority: 420
They get a shit load of criticism from the crazy nut jobs in their own party ( 1 2 3 ). I don’t know how to make this any more clear, science is NOT A POLITICAL ISSUE. It doesn’t matter what you “feel” the future should be, physics and chemistry couldn’t give two shits. The fact that republicans have ...1 week ago -
Al Gore Visits 30 Rock, Cleans Up Environment
TakePart Social Action Network —
Authority: 614
As I pointed out yesterday, last night Al Gore was on a special green episode of 30 Rock ! His cameo comes late in the show but as usual the entire show is funny and it is totally worth it to wait a little while to see Al Gore interact with Kenneth. Beyond the Gore cameo the show showcased (and admittedly made fun ...1 week ago -
Challenges and Prospects for a Green Economy
Green Business Times —
Authority: 119
December 1, 2009 2:45 pm to 5:00 pm Speaker: Mr Pavan Sukhdev, Study Leader – TEEB; Special Advisor & Head – Green Economy Initiative, UNEP; Chairman – Global Markets Centre Mumbai (Deutsche Bank) Venue: Theatrette, Environment Building, #04-00, Singapore 228231 Increasingly, government and ...1 week ago -
Challenges and Prospects for a Green Economy
AsiaIsGreen —
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December 1, 2009 2:45 pm to 5:00 pm Speaker: Mr Pavan Sukhdev, Study Leader – TEEB; Special Advisor & Head – Green Economy Initiative, UNEP; Chairman – Global Markets Centre Mumbai (Deutsche Bank) Venue: Theatrette, Environment Building, #04-00, Singapore 228231 Increasingly, government and ...1 week ago -
Green Career Trends: Biodegradable Plastic for Consumers, Using Molten Salt for Solar Power, Network Lighting for Commercial Spaces Growing
Green Career Central Blog —
Authority: 121
BASF has created biodegradable plastic called Ecovio FS that is aimed at the consumer food packaging market. During experimentswith the plastic, BASF found it biodegrades more quickly than itspredecessor. Using mirrors to focus the suns heat on a tower containing molten salt, SolarReserve (based in Santa ...1 week ago -
Jimmy Fallon Performs Eco-Friendly Remixes (Video)
TakePart Social Action Network —
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Last night Jimmy Fallon performed a hilarious set of eco-friendly remixes to pop songs, creating an amazing sustainable soundtrack for NBC’s Green Week . Some of my favorites of the environmentally-inspired rewrites include Jay-Z and Alicia Keys’ “Empire State of Mind” adapted to celebrate Jimmy’s ...1 week ago -
Al Gore to Appear on 30 Rock Tonight
TakePart Social Action Network —
Authority: 614
I love 30 Rock and I love Al Gore so news that Al Gore has a cameo on the comedy program tonight has love just gushing out of me. The cameo is set to align with NBC’s Green Week and if the preview clip below (no Gore, but some good environmental commentary) is any indication the episode should be hilarious. ...1 week ago -
Greening L.A.
RaceWire —
Authority: 610
Though President Obama hopes to create five million green jobs within a decade, women and people of color will be left out without active policies to ensure participation. Blacks and Latinos comprise less than 30 percent of those employed in green industries and occupations. Black women are employed in only 1.5 ...1 week ago -
Economic Worldwide Benefits Coming From Biodiversity
Random graphic of the day: UNEP/GRID-Arendal Maps and Graphics Library —
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Green Economy Coming Faster Than Expected, John Doerr Says
TechPulse 360 —
Authority: 477
The federal government has dangerously under invested in clean-energy technology. The government has woefully under invested in green technology, said venture investor John Doerr Yet the green economy is coming faster than many observers believe, legendary start-up investor John Doerr said Wednesday. “I think ...1 week ago -
Green Career Tip - Five Ways You Can Leverage Unique Qualities of the Green Economy
Green Career Central Blog —
Authority: 121
Do you want insight into the big picture of the green economy? As Ive reviewed different green job boards, it is clear that each site uses a different system to structure their job listings. This can be very confusing. I figured that if I found it frustrating and confusing to go from one job board to the next, job ...1 week ago
