• The week that was | NEWS RECAP – The Transcontinental

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  The week that was | NEWS RECAP The Transcontinental Any recommendations? It's a small job but w… Getting to meet new people. Hi I am very new to the area and know absolutely no one. I would like to meet li… Best burger nearby? Everyone seems burger obsessed at the moment. Any recommendations for the …

• Ripe for tomato-growing revolution – The Advertiser

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  Ripe for tomato-growing revolution The Advertiser Six years later, the massive array of solar panels and glasshouse is testament to the vision of the 36-year-old London entrepreneur and the work of his team of engineers, farmers, economists, and architects. They have taken …. We even gained some …

• Culture You Could Own the Resort in Front of This Wave for 50 Bucks – TheInertia.com

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  Culture You Could Own the Resort in Front of This Wave for 50 Bucks TheInertia.com It has worked so well that part of my handover of the Resort to the winner is to show them the benefits of the solar panels and how to crowd fund to install more of them. If we weren't …. It is possible they will do a better job than we have done too …

• Understanding the Sustainable Lifestyle – Energy Collective

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  Understanding the Sustainable Lifestyle Energy Collective Even a huge home could be designed with geothermal climate control, have a solar water heating system and be built to minimize runoff from the driveway to the nearby stream. The home and its … It will be the job of government to ensure that the …

• Why an Engineer with an MBA Degree Is Now Building a Model Village in Andhra Pradesh – The Better India (blog)

  Why an Engineer with an MBA Degree Is Now Building a Model Village in Andhra Pradesh The Better India (blog) After quitting his job, the only thing Kalyan wanted to do was to travel around the country to understand the role poverty plays in the lives of most Indians. This had often been the topic of discussion between … viable… to be built by the villagers …

• How Bernie Sanders changed the US Democratic Party – Stuff.co.nz

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  How Bernie Sanders changed the US Democratic Party Stuff.co.nz Clinton won the nomination with a more incremental approach to many of those issues, but it's a safe bet that future Democratic candidates could feel pressure to go big on their policy proposals – especially if doing so delivers them the sort of fund … and more »

• Juwi Starts Biggest Off-Grid Solar Plant at Australian Gold Mine – Bloomberg

  Juwi Starts Biggest Off-Grid Solar Plant at Australian Gold Mine Bloomberg The value of Soros Fund Management's publicly disclosed holdings dropped by 37 percent to $3.5 billion at the end of March, according to a government filing in May. Soros's former chief strategist, billionaire investor Stan Druckenmiller, echoed Soros … and more »

• India's Prime Minister Modi Joins Obama in Redoubling Pledge to Act on Climate Change – EcoWatch

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  India's Prime Minister Modi Joins Obama in Redoubling Pledge to Act on Climate Change EcoWatch The new clean energy finance initiatives provide greater opportunity for business and government cooperation on solar, wind and energy efficiency to reach the Paris targets. The leaders also made agreements on a range of other environmental issues: … JOINT STATEMENT: The United States and India: Enduring Global Partners in the 21st CenturyWhitehouse.gov (press release) all 1,821 news articles »

• Maine People's Alliance's Shocking Agenda – The Maine Wire

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  Maine People's Alliance's Shocking Agenda The Maine Wire While it comes as no surprise that the organization is behind some of the most egregious job-killing policies in recent state history, the goals outlined within the questionnaire prove to be way out-of-touch with the vast majority of Mainers …

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• Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia: Inspiration and Drive – Forbes

  Forbes Under 30 Summit Asia: Inspiration and Drive Forbes Running her online fashion retail startup as a very lean company and relying heavily on her huge 1million following on social media, Lu has never raised external funding and is bringing in revenues of more than $10 million with distribution in 45 … and more »

• Republican Senate candidates agree on energy but split on policy – Denver Business Journal (blog)

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  Republican Senate candidates agree on energy but split on policy Denver Business Journal (blog) In their general approaches to energy development, Colorado's five Republican U.S. Senate candidates agree that fracking can't be banned, that the Environmental Protection Agency has overreached on some of its rules and that America needs an energy … and more »

• JOINT STATEMENT: The United States and India: Enduring Global Partners in the 21st Century – Whitehouse.gov (press release)

  JOINT STATEMENT: The United States and India: Enduring Global Partners in the 21st Century Whitehouse.gov (press release) In addition, the two countries resolved to work to adopt an HFC amendment in 2016 with increased financial support from donor countries to the Multilateral Fund to help developing countries with implementation, and an ambitious phasedown schedule … and more »

• Venture capital: Waiting for lift off – The Africa Report

  Venture capital: Waiting for lift off The Africa Report Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – defined as companies that employ 5 to 250 people and need between $20,000 and $2m to grow their operations – provide close to 80% of jobs in Kenya, but they only contribute 20% to the country's GDP …

• NE News Digest – Nashua Telegraph

  NE News Digest Nashua Telegraph BOSTON (AP) – The executive director of the $1.6 billion MBTA Retirement Fund, which has come under increased public scrutiny in recent months, is stepping down after 10 years on the job. Michael Mulhern submitted his letter of resignation Monday to … and more »

• Shell upgrades savings from BG deal – The Guardian

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  Shell upgrades savings from BG deal The Guardian Some investors doubted the wisdom of buying BG as oil prices plunged after the announcement but Shell has argued BG gives it a leading position in deepwater production and liquefied natural gas (LNG), which allows gas to be shipped around the world in … and more »

• Anderson sees annual budget grow – Redding Record Searchlight

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  Anderson sees annual budget grow Redding Record Searchlight If passed, expenditures should reach $6.25 million, which means the general fund should increase by about $363,000, according to a report by the city's finance department. The police department would fill two additional vacant sworn officer positions.

• Solar Plane Plans to Fly Around Statue of Liberty Overnight – Bloomberg

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  Solar Plane Plans to Fly Around Statue of Liberty Overnight Bloomberg Swiss pilot Andre Borschberg is preparing to fly his solar aircraft around the Statue of Liberty early Tuesday, entertaining onlookers with a symbol of what clean technology can accomplish. Solar Impulse, a one-man airplane that doesn't require a drop … and more »

• Nelson: Take a peek at a post-oil Alberta – Calgary Herald

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  Nelson: Take a peek at a post-oil Alberta Calgary Herald The scenario sounds like David Bowie's epic Five Years, except we apparently have three times that number until the wind and solar power hit the fans, so to speak, and leave us out in the economic cold. Well, bring it on. Because I'm tired of all these …

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• Tony Fadell Defends His Record and Methods – Bloomberg

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  Tony Fadell Defends His Record and Methods Bloomberg Duffy blamed Nest's divisive culture for an exodus of employees and claimed Dropcam's products were much hotter than Nest's gear. …. There are others like Flexport, Airware, Mousera, Bump (acquired by Google) and ZEP Solar (bought by SolarCity … and more »

• Economic Development Organization Presents Annual Activity Summary, Achievement Awards – Oswego Daily News

  Economic Development Organization Presents Annual Activity Summary, Achievement Awards Oswego Daily News … create 8 jobs. Financial assistance provided by Pathfinder Bank and the COIDA. SolarCity Corporation constructed two solar farms and entered into a power purchase agreement with the county that will result in an energy cost savings of over $8.7 …

• Who Would Pay $300000 for a Handbag? – New York Times

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  Who Would Pay $300000 for a Handbag? New York Times That an Hermès Birkin fetched more money than a hanging scroll belonging to the Chinese Empress Dowager Cixi of the Qing dynasty (1 million Hong Kong dollars), or a rare solar-powered dome clock by Patek Philippe (also 1 million Hong Kong dollars), is … and more »

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• No BackSpace: Why Climate Change Divides the Labor Movement – City Limits

  No BackSpace: Why Climate Change Divides the Labor Movement City Limits Solar jobs nationally grew 12 times faster than overall job creation, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency. More than eight million people worldwide had clean energy … Mark Dunlea is chairman of the Green Educational Legal Fund Inc.

• Editorial: Exelon blackens Rauner's eye – Quad City Times

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  Editorial: Exelon blackens Rauner's eye Quad City Times … to pull a fast one on wind and solar producers through a proposed change in rate structure. Exelon wanted the rewards without the risk. And it wanted it in a time when Rauner and the General Assembly couldn't even hash out a deal to fund public … and more »

• LiveBlogLast Updated 9:43PM AEDTFederal Election Campaign 2016: Day 27 – The Australian

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  LiveBlogLast Updated 9:43PM AEDTFederal Election Campaign 2016: Day 27 The Australian Mr Shorten has said Labor is looking to restore funding that had been cut from CSIRO. … He says he is fearful about the impact on regional Tasmania of rising energy costs and has asked about the concept of community solar – which ties in with Labor's … and more »

• IFC provides $130 million to Banco Galicia to promote access to finance for SMEs and sustainable energy projects in … – The FINANCIAL

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  IFC provides $130 million to Banco Galicia to promote access to finance for SMEs and sustainable energy projects in … The FINANCIAL Long-term funds are important to fund capital expenditure and capacity expansion programs for SMEs. An active SME sector is important for job creation and to ensure a dynamic supply chain production system. Similarly, fostering investments in clean …

• The Paris climate deal and Africa – South Sudan News Agency

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  The Paris climate deal and Africa South Sudan News Agency Considering that $50 billion is 5.7% of Africa's GDP, which exceeds spending on health, redirecting such funds to low-carbon initiatives could go a long way toward improving living standards and even lead to environmental sustainability. Investments in … and more »

• EU trains counterparts to access immunisation fund – The Nation Newspaper

  EU trains counterparts to access immunisation fund The Nation Newspaper To rid the country of children killer diseases, the European Union Support to Immunisation Governance in Nigeria (EU SIGN) has trained its counterparts, such as health workers and accounting officers in the country to access its fund. EU SIGN Training …

• Renewable energy production will keep lights on in Eastern Cape – News24

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  Renewable energy production will keep lights on in Eastern Cape News24 “Through the Independent Power Producers Programme, R33.7 billion worth of renewable energy investments are being injected into the provincial economy, with the potential of creating 18 132 job years,” said Somyo. … Ayanda Ramncwana, a spokesperson …

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• Hillary is the Proven Leader on Climate Change – Huffington Post

  Hillary is the Proven Leader on Climate Change Huffington Post California now leads the nation in solar jobs, and the clean energy sector is growing rapidly—giving our economy a needed boost. … Her leadership earned her an important early endorsement from the League of Conservation Voters Action Fund. and more »

• Uganda: State of the Nation Address 2016 – AllAfrica.com

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  Uganda: State of the Nation Address 2016 AllAfrica.com We must try and assemble manufactured goods (like vehicles) in Uganda which will also lead to job creation. Project approvals should be done in 48 hours. "Do not delay any project. … Farmers will need support for micro-irrigation using solar-powered … and more »

• An Interview With U.S. Senate Democratic Candidate Patty Judge – Iowa Public Radio

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  An Interview With U.S. Senate Democratic Candidate Patty Judge Iowa Public Radio He said specifically he was not running to retire Grassley, and in fact he likened Grassley to Hayden Fry, a football coach who had done a great job but at some point needs to be replaced. That's not the way you … I believe that the way we do that … and more »

• LiveBlogLast Updated 8:41PM AEDTFederal Election 2016: Turnbull campaigns in Sydney, Shorten in Cairns – The Australian

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  LiveBlogLast Updated 8:41PM AEDTFederal Election 2016: Turnbull campaigns in Sydney, Shorten in Cairns The Australian Bill Shorten started the day in Cairns, announcing a $1 billion fund for tourism operators in far North Queensland, before heading to Brisbane. Today's biggest … The NSW Liberal executive has relegated Ms Hughes to the sixth position, avoiding a … and more »

• Greg Hunt promises nearly $1m for coast environment – The Sunshine Coast Daily

  Greg Hunt promises nearly $1m for coast environment The Sunshine Coast Daily At the Alexandra Headland Surf Club Mr Hunt announced a further $300,000 for environmental projects, including $100,000 in solar funding for community groups, with the remainder for Green Army foreshore restoration works. … "(The first) is … and more »

• Congressional candidates vow to fight overreach – Farmington Daily Times

  Congressional candidates vow to fight overreach Farmington Daily Times Lucero said the state can do a much better job of managing its land than the federal government. Lucero, who is president of the Jemez Valley Public Schools Board of Education, said revenue from resource extraction should be used to fund education …

• Do you know the real cost of smoking? – Economic Times

  Do you know the real cost of smoking? Economic Times NEW DELHI: Retirement fund body EPFO next month is likely to consider and approve a proposal to provide life insurance cover to its subscribers for three years after cessation of employment . …. What can help is shifting to solar energy . It will not … and more »

• House District 40: Three compete for Democratic nomination – Press Herald

  House District 40: Three compete for Democratic nomination Press Herald Job: Director, The Martin Luther King Jr. Fellows Political experience: … In public education, Adams wants to amend the school funding formula to include the districts' median incomes and give added weight to the number of English language learners … and more »

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• Hogan vetoes six bills, setting stage for another override battle – Washington Post

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  Hogan vetoes six bills, setting stage for another override battle Washington Post Hogan said he will allow 84 bills to become law without his signature, including measures that will make it easier to save for college and pay off college loans; increase funding to overcrowded school districts; and restrict all consumer use of … and more »

• Nuclear Power Fights for a Spot in Illinois' Clean Energy Future – CityLab

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  Nuclear Power Fights for a Spot in Illinois' Clean Energy Future CityLab One idea in particular is dividing environmental groups: Should nuclear plants, by virtue of being carbon-free, be grouped in with solar, wind, and other renewable energy sources in state initiatives to clean up the grid? … This puts policymakers in … and more »

• Pemex's Pension Problem: Why the Oil Giant Is on Slippery Ground – Knowledge@Wharton

  Pemex's Pension Problem: Why the Oil Giant Is on Slippery Ground Knowledge@Wharton Near the end of 2015, the company reached an agreement to change its pension plan into a “defined contribution” from a “defined benefits” plan, and increased the retirement age for employees who have been with the company for fewer than 15 years to 60 …

• Shumlin pokes critics while touting growth of green energy jobs – Mountaintimes

  Shumlin pokes critics while touting growth of green energy jobs Mountaintimes Shumlin pulled these numbers from a report prepared by BW Research Partnership for the Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund, which is administered by the Department of Public Service. Reporting the figures to a room full of reporters and industry … and more »

• RENEWABLE ENERGY: How women are reaping benefits from Africa's solar revolution – Environment & Energy Publishing

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  RENEWABLE ENERGY: How women are reaping benefits from Africa's solar revolution Environment & Energy Publishing Women have found employment selling and installing rooftop-to-rooftop solar equipment, either as employees of larger enterprises or as independent contractors. Neha Misra, who co-founded Solar Sister with Lucey, said she tries … Anne Kuriakose … and more »

• Leading Australian Solar Experts Warn Of Cutting Grant Funding – CleanTechnica

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  Leading Australian Solar Experts Warn Of Cutting Grant Funding CleanTechnica Putting an end to ARENA's ability to fund solar research could not only devastate future development of solar in Australia, but also send a catastrophic ripple through the industry by impacting research job numbers. This makes even less sense when you … Scientists say proposed cuts could “wipe out” solar research in AustraliaRenewEconomy all 3 news articles »

• Trump preaches energy wealth to the industry choir – Environment & Energy Publishing

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  Trump preaches energy wealth to the industry choir Environment & Energy Publishing During the news conference, Trump also criticized solar and wind energy production for being "very, very expensive" and made remarks in both appearances criticizing the industry for killing birds. "If you go to various places in … On Clinton's … Trump is energy wild card no more; embraces coal, fracking, KXL (with a caveat)Bloomberg Government (blog) all 392 news articles »

• The 7 Questions Reporters Should Ask Trump – Vanity Fair

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  The 7 Questions Reporters Should Ask Trump Vanity Fair Donald Trump's characteristically “rollicking” and dissembling press conference yesterday in North Dakota, ostensibly to celebrate wrapping up the Republican presidential nomination, didn't include this question: Why does the press do such an awful job … and more »

• Is low-carbon economic growth really possible? – GreenBiz

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  Is low-carbon economic growth really possible? GreenBiz Many are unsure whether to be optimists, keen to show the job can be done, or pessimists, determined to ensure nobody thinks it will be easy. In its analysis last month, the IEA, a body linked with the Organization for … Last year, more than twice as … and more »

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• AD 19 Candidates for 2016 – Mesquite Local News

  AD 19 Candidates for 2016 Mesquite Local News On jobs Edwards said that he had worked with Mesquite Regional Business (MRBI) to connect them with funds and projects that may result from the proposed Faraday plant in Apex. ….. Nevada has an abundance of solar, wind, and geothermal energy.

• Pop Quiz with Dora Leong Gallo – Apartment Finance Today

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  Pop Quiz with Dora Leong Gallo Apartment Finance Today My first job in affordable housing was as an intern at the L.A. County Community Development Commission when I was a college undergraduate. The county had just [adopted] a Mobilehome Park Rent Stabilization program, and I was one of two staff in …

• As the Oil Industry Collapses, What Will Happen to the Countries That Depend On It? – The Nation.

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  As the Oil Industry Collapses, What Will Happen to the Countries That Depend On It? The Nation. Historically, their rulers have placed close allies or even family members in key industry positions, ensuring continuing government control and in many cases personal enrichment as well. … Most analysts, including those at the International Monetary … and more »

• The Morning Download: Lawmakers Assess Looming Role of Automation on Jobs – Wall Street Journal (blog)

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  The Morning Download: Lawmakers Assess Looming Role of Automation on Jobs Wall Street Journal (blog) Open source has gone from the exception to the rule,” Jake Flomenberg, a partner at venture capital firm Accel Partners, said Wednesday during a panel discussion sponsored by Accel and Work-Bench, an enterprise technology VC fund and workspace, in New …

• How The Blockchain Will Transform Everything From Banking To Government To Our Identities – Forbes

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  How The Blockchain Will Transform Everything From Banking To Government To Our Identities Forbes Intermediaries, though they do a good job, have a few problems — they're centralized, which makes them vulnerable to attack or failure — ask any customer at Morgan Stanley or Target. … creating a true sharing economy by replacing service … and more »

• Sandler Capital Management Increased Solarcity Corp (Put) (NASDAQ:SCTY) by $11.26 Million as Shares Declined – CCH Daily News

  Sandler Capital Management Increased Solarcity Corp (Put) (NASDAQ:SCTY) by $11.26 Million as Shares Declined CCH Daily News The hedge fund run by Andrew Sandler held 551,400 shares of the engineering & construction company at the end of 2016Q1, valued at $13.55 million, up from 82,400 at the end of the previous reported quarter. Sandler … 42 funds bought stakes while 67 … and more »

• Sunburn for 5.26.16 – Day 2 of Rick Scott at Diagon Alley – Florida Politics (blog)

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  Sunburn for 5.26.16 – Day 2 of Rick Scott at Diagon Alley Florida Politics (blog) 9 a.m.: Breakout sessions: Florida 1st for Jobs for University Graduates; Florida 1st for Jobs for College Graduates; Public Private Partnerships; Florida 1st for Articulation Agreements; Florida 1st for Online Learning and Innovation; Collaboration … and more »

• The Morning Ledger: SEC Probes Alibaba Accounting – Wall Street Journal (blog)

  The Morning Ledger: SEC Probes Alibaba Accounting Wall Street Journal (blog) … U.S. oil and gas companies. Preliminary results indicate mainstream shareholders like pension funds, sovereign-wealth funds and asset managers are confronting the threat of a global weaning from fossil fuels … Solar beats oil and gas, jobs-wise … and more »

• Is New Nigerian Power Plant a Template for Lighting up Africa? – Institutional Investor

  Is New Nigerian Power Plant a Template for Lighting up Africa? Institutional Investor (By comparison, China installed 33 times as much capacity just in solar power last year.) … The principal equity investors include Amaya Capital, a Mauritius-based firm founded in 2008 to invest in energy projects in West Africa; American Capital …

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• Energy Markets Daily: Royal Dutch Shell plc (ADR), Exxon Mobil Corporation, Chevron Corporation – Bidness ETC

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  Energy Markets Daily: Royal Dutch Shell plc (ADR), Exxon Mobil Corporation, Chevron Corporation Bidness ETC Exxon Mobil and Chevron are under immense pressure from climate activists to trim their exploration funds and float the money as dividends, or use it for share buyback. The motion is set for vote at the companies' … The job-cutting spree continues at … and more »

• Our View: Verde Fund: Do it right – Santa Fe New Mexican

  Our View: Verde Fund: Do it right Santa Fe New Mexican All of this, we understand, is compatible with establishing a green fund. Dollars that help jump-start jobs in solar or wind technology, or that pay for improved public transportation or find more meals for children — such sound initiatives fit in … and more »

• Montoya, Hall compete for District 1 PRC nod – Albuquerque Journal

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  Montoya, Hall compete for District 1 PRC nod Albuquerque Journal Hall: Under the PRC's leadership, New Mexico can move to a clean energy supply that maximizes solar and wind power; this will be cheaper than fossil fuels going forward. I'll advocate amendment of the renewable … The industry creates good paying jobs …

• Colorado coal industry collapse leaving mining towns unsure – The Durango Herald

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  Colorado coal industry collapse leaving mining towns unsure The Durango Herald The latest international climate change treaty for cutting carbon emissions is gaining signatures from nations. The World Bank and International Monetary Fund won't lend to countries relying heavily on coal. Investors increasingly try to minimize …

• 4000 jobs, $530 million gone if Whyalla steelmaker Arrium closes – The Advertiser

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  4000 jobs, $530 million gone if Whyalla steelmaker Arrium closes The Advertiser “Whatever transpires, an industrial diversification jobs and growth fund needs to be established to support diversification in Whyalla and the region. “And it's a good time to commit to a solar thermal industry for the region to drive the growth of … and more »

• Green really is the new black as Big Oil gets a taste for renewables – The Guardian

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  Green really is the new black as Big Oil gets a taste for renewables The Guardian Pouyanné had said in April that electricity would be “the energy of the 21st century” and that he wanted his company to take advantage of the entire electricity value chain, including batteries, solar power and biogas generation. Total announced last …

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• Feelin' 'the Bern' in Santa Fe – Santa Fe New Mexican

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  Feelin' 'the Bern' in Santa Fe Santa Fe New Mexican He noted that Wal-Mart heiress Alice Walton recently contributed more than $350,000 to the Democratic National Committee Victory Fund — which has an arrangement to share resources with Clinton's campaign. He called on … Earlier this month, Sandia … and more »

• Bankrupt Coal Company CEOs Took Huge Raises While Killing Jobs – PoliticusUSA

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  Bankrupt Coal Company CEOs Took Huge Raises While Killing Jobs PoliticusUSA Public Citizen, an advocacy organization, sent out letters to the three top coal companies' chief executive officers concurrent with the report “urging them to invest their multi-million dollar bonuses in a trust fund for laid off workers. … However … and more »

• OGE shareholders eye solar, regulatory issues – NewsOK.com

  OGE shareholders eye solar, regulatory issues NewsOK.com Shareholders defeated a resolution sponsored by the New York State Common Retirement Fund that would have asked OGE Energy's board to assess its response to distributed generation such as rooftop solar. The company's board had recommended voting …

• Steeled for Defeat: Write-in Candidate Targets Duncan Hunter – Times of San Diego

  Steeled for Defeat: Write-in Candidate Targets Duncan Hunter Times of San Diego Oh and also all that questionable campaign fund use. Seriously, spending donor funds at Jack in the Box? Step it up to … Hunter doesn't care about what his district actually wants; he just wants to keep his cushy job and sail through elections until …

• The inventor of this solar-powered water filtration system wants to win the Nobel Peace Prize – Tech Insider

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  The inventor of this solar-powered water filtration system wants to win the Nobel Peace Prize Tech Insider The inventor of this solar-powered water filtration system wants to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Clinton Nguyen … It's a lofty goal for a 10-person startup, but Attisani is sure that the solar-powered water filtration systems they're producing will …

• Read President Obama's Commencement Address at University of California-Irvine – TIME

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  Read President Obama's Commencement Address at University of California-Irvine TIME Our businesses have added more than 9 million new jobs. The number of states where you're free … And this state, California, is so far ahead of the rest of the country in solar, that earlier this year solar power met 18 percent of your total power …

• Workers' summit jobs campaign demands – News24

  Workers' summit jobs campaign demands News24 We need to be moving towards the consolidation of retirement funds and the creation of a central retirement fund investment vehicle in the private sector, along the lines of the PIC, aimed at directing the savings of workers into productive investment … and more »

• The Top 400 Contractors: Firms Enjoy Home Cooking – Engineering News-Record (subscription)

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  The Top 400 Contractors: Firms Enjoy Home Cooking Engineering News-Record (subscription) … out in lean times. For example, Ferreira Construction Co. has been forced to seek new markets due to the slowdown in highway construction over the past few years, caused by an uncertain highway construction market, the low gas tax and the dwindling …

• Shumlin pokes critics while touting growth of green energy jobs – vtdigger.org

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  Shumlin pokes critics while touting growth of green energy jobs vtdigger.org Shumlin pulled these numbers from a report prepared by BW Research Partnership for the Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund, which is administered by the Department of Public Service. Reporting the figures to a room full of reporters and industry … and more »

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• Power Sheet – May 18, 2016 – Fortune

  Power Sheet – May 18, 2016 Fortune When Jack Welch was CEO of General Electric, he estimated that he spent 50% to 65% of his time evaluating people – his most important job, he said, so it deserved most of his time. I've met lots of CEO who say human capital is their company's most …

• Glenmede Trust Company Na Increased Applied Materials INC (NASDAQ:AMAT) by $35.23 Million as Shares Rose – CCH Daily News

  Glenmede Trust Company Na Increased Applied Materials INC (NASDAQ:AMAT) by $35.23 Million as Shares Rose CCH Daily News The ratio is negative, as 77 funds sold all AMAT shares owned while 264 reduced positions. 46 funds bought stakes while 166 increased positions. They now own 936.24 million shares or … Ashmore Wealth Management Llc, a Delaware-based fund reported 7 … and more »

• JOHN DOE stays anonymous for now — OLS revenue projections take a dive — DEMOCRATS revive redistricting – Politico

  JOHN DOE stays anonymous for now — OLS revenue projections take a dive — DEMOCRATS revive redistricting Politico Tell Trenton: Fix the fund. Let's get NJ moving again. **. FOR THE PUBLIC GOOD, OF COURSE — “Democrats revive controversial redistricting amendment,” by POLITICO's Matt Friedman: “Republicans thought Democrats' controversial redistricting plan was … and more »

• How One Non-Profit Turns Solar Energy Into Cost Savings And Jobs – Fortune

  How One Non-Profit Turns Solar Energy Into Cost Savings And Jobs Fortune In addition to helping customers save on their energy bills, GRID also helps these communities by providing them with jobs. To fund its operations and the panel installations, GRID gets funds from corporate philanthropy, individual donations …

• Labor floats Xenophon preference deal designed to oust Liberal MPs – NEWS.com.au

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  Labor floats Xenophon preference deal designed to oust Liberal MPs NEWS.com.au With almost seven weeks to go until the election on July 2, the poll suggested that the major parties could win additional support by backing job-creation projects in the state, including the proposed solar thermal power plant. About 73 per cent of …

• Newton City Hall to get security cameras – Wicked Local

  Newton City Hall to get security cameras Wicked Local The city recently reduced the number of trash barrel locations citywide when it installed new solar-powered receptacles. Mayor Setti Warren highlighted the barrels from Big Belly … But lower-than-anticipated returns mean the city will have to start … and more »

• SolarCity Corp (SCTY) Investors Not Pleased With Buffalo Debacle – LearnBonds

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  SolarCity Corp (SCTY) Investors Not Pleased With Buffalo Debacle LearnBonds SolarCity was supposed to find out Wednesday if it was going to be receiving additional government funding. The vote was postponed until … dominated headlines Monday. The solar firm confirmed that it would be slashing its jobs estimate from 1,460 to 500. and more »

• Meet the Private Company That Has Changed the Face of the World – Fortune

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  Meet the Private Company That Has Changed the Face of the World Fortune At $10.1 billion, the Riyadh job is the biggest lump-sum civil engineering project ever awarded to a single team, and it's being done for a fixed price. The consortium headed by Bechtel—its partners are contractors CCC of Greece and Almabani of Saudi …

• How one investment fund is tackling America's 'glaring inequality' problem – The Guardian

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  How one investment fund is tackling America's 'glaring inequality' problem The Guardian For the last 15 years, the fund has focused on alleviating poverty in the developing world by investing in businesses that operate at the bottom of the pyramid, like solar-light manufacturer D.light and Burn, which makes and sells cookstoves in East … and more »

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