• Trump, Prioritizing Economy Over Climate, Cites Disputed Premises – New York Times

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• Green funds rebound as 'Trump can't bring back coal' | New York Post – New York Post

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• "Green" mutual funds bounce back after Trump-induced retreat – Reuters

  "Green" mutual funds bounce back after Trump-induced retreat Reuters "Solar and wind power are creating a lot of jobs. There is a long-term secular trend taking place," said Joe Keefe, Chief Executive of Pax World Management LLC, whose $418 million Pax Global Environmental Markets fund is one of the biggest in the green … and more »

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• Wildlife, renewables take back seat to oil and gas in budget – E&E News

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  Wildlife, renewables take back seat to oil and gas in budget E&E News But with the domestic energy business in a natural pause prompted by low oil and gas prices, this is exactly the time for the federal government to focus on investing in critical wildlife habitats and sustainable job creation, some Western … and more »

• $60m expansion grows 200 extra jobs – The Advertiser

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• Advocates say Minnesota bill a setback for clean energy progress, but it 'could have been worse' – Midwest Energy News

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  Advocates say Minnesota bill a setback for clean energy progress, but it 'could have been worse' Midwest Energy News “We'll continue our work with the governor and legislature on measures to further accelerate clean energy jobs and investments that move Minnesota forward.” Fresh Energy, which publishes Midwest Energy News, considers the energy omnibus bill a setback … and more »

• Renewable Energy Jobs Reach 10 Million Worldwide | PBA – Pro Bono Australia

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• Sky-is-falling budget syndrome – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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• SolarWorld plans at least 500 layoffs in Hillsboro, may close plant – OregonLive.com

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• IRENA report says in 2016, large hydropower accounted for 1.5 million renewable energy jobs – HydroWorld

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• Dems & Coalition Kick Off Fight for Infrastructure Jobs – Big Island Now

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• What's next for NextGrid – Illinois' 'Utility of the Future' process – Environmental Defense Fund (blog)

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  What's next for NextGrid – Illinois' 'Utility of the Future' process Environmental Defense Fund (blog) Rooftop and community solar are largely nonexistent in Illinois right now, but the Future Energy Jobs Act will facilitate significant growth in the next decade (it's already starting to take off in Chicago). The ICC should prioritize system reliability …

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• Trump Administration Releases Budget Slashing Energy Research – POWER magazine

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  Trump Administration Releases Budget Slashing Energy Research POWER magazine The FY18 budget request would fund research into carbon capture at $16 million, down from $101 million in the FY17 omnibus. Carbon storage research would be funded at $15 million, down from $95.3 million. Advanced energy storage, which was funded at … and more »

• Trump budget stirs unease in Boulder science community – Boulder Daily Camera

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• All the ways Trump's budget screws over climate research – Mashable

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• What stays, and what goes, in Trump's $19.1-billion budget proposal for NASA – Los Angeles Times

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• Six NM businesses, including ostrich farm, receive funding – Albuquerque Business First

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• Auto Stock Roundup: Ford to Cut Jobs by 10%, Monthly Sales Drop in Europe, TSLA Unit's Founder Quits – Zacks.com

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• Solar flare – Reno News & Review

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• Illinois Issues: State Marches Toward Clean Energy – NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS

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• Minnesota governor vetoes GOP legislature plans to stifle solar – PV-Tech

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• A year into the job, Philippe Le Houérou's vision for IFC 3.0 takes shape – Devex

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• EPA Provides $200000 for Green Job Training in Buffalo, New York – MilTech

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  SOLAR: As market falters, industry group opposes new tariffs … E&E News The U.S. solar industry's main alliance, the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on Friday formally opposed a petition by a solar manufacturer that asked … and more »

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• Enfield solar projects gain IDA's final approval – Ithaca Journal

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  Enfield solar projects gain IDA's final approval Ithaca Journal Two solar projects planned for the Town of Enfield gained final approval from the Tompkins County Industrial Development Agency on Thursday. Mecklenburg Solar will construct and equip a 1.8-megawatt … These funds will be used to fund economic …

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• Jamaica Is Looking To Attract $300 Million In Renewable Energy Investments – CleanTechnica

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  Critics say Minnesota omnibus bill sets back clean energy | Midwest … Midwest Energy News Clean energy and environmental advocates are concerned that several provisions in a Minnesota Jobs and Energy Omnibus bill would remove regulatory … and more »

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