• Solar industry is heating up again after stumbling during recession – Sacramento Bee

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  Solar industry is heating up again after stumbling during recession Sacramento Bee The solar power industry, viewed more than a decade ago as a game-changing, jobs-producing juggernaut in California, took its lumps during the recession. But now it's coming back with a vengeance, both here and globally. Some California …. The … and more »

• BIG READ: When a billionaire buys your island how do the residents feel? – Irish Examiner

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  BIG READ: When a billionaire buys your island how do the residents feel? Irish Examiner Now Ellison wanted to revive the island, and he had the money to fund his dreams until they came true. … Ellison would expand Lanai City; build an “energy park,” where electricity produced with solar panels or photosynthesising algae would be fed … and more »

• Encouraging unemployment reports barely faze stock market – The Republican – masslive.com

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• Campus struggles in sustainability efforts – The Creightonian

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  Campus struggles in sustainability efforts The Creightonian “We have always looked to academia to think creatively about the larger problems of our day,” president of the World Wildlife Fund Carter Roberts said in an interview with the Christian Science Monitor. “There is not a more complicated problem than how …

• Koch Party Wins Big, Planet in Peril – PR Watch

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  Koch Party Wins Big, Planet in Peril PR Watch Americans for Prosperity told Floridians that Charlie Christ was for renewable energy, not because it created jobs, reduced pollution and protected the beautiful Florida environment, but because Christ wanted to make citizens pay more on their utility …

• 16 Incredibly Impressive Students At Princeton – Wicked Local Cape Cod

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  16 Incredibly Impressive Students At Princeton Wicked Local Cape Cod Foley's career plans include cultivating Grind Arts for the professional world and working his way up to be a director or choreographer of commercial theater. Eden Full invented a rotating solar panel that produces 30% more electricity. Page 4 of 10 …

• Glory To The New Bond King – Forbes

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  Glory To The New Bond King Forbes “It is negative and positive space governed by a rule that happens to describe the shape of the solar system, which is exactly the opposite of what was popular in the '50s, all this emotional stuff,” he says, pointing to his de Kooning. A few moments …

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• SolarCity Q3 Earnings: Big Numbers Growing Much, Much Bigger – Nasdaq

  SolarCity Q3 Earnings: Big Numbers Growing Much, Much Bigger Nasdaq In the pre-earnings release, we also talked about the addition of a finance option, called MyPower, for customers who want to own their solar system but aren't willing or able to pay for it up front. The potential implications for SolarCity are … and … and more »

• How Captain Jack Sparrow Helped His Mate Cut UK Taxes – Businessweek

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  How Captain Jack Sparrow Helped His Mate Cut UK Taxes Businessweek Tim Levy, who said he paid himself an average of about 2 million pounds a year at Future, made enough money to fund a 2010 boat trip with reality-television star Bear Grylls across the previously frozen Northwest Passage to raise awareness for climate … and more »

• Glory To The New Bond King – Forbes

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  Glory To The New Bond King Forbes “It is negative and positive space governed by a rule that happens to describe the shape of the solar system, which is exactly the opposite of what was popular in the '50s, all this emotional stuff,” he says, pointing to his de Kooning. A few moments …

• In Arkansas, The House That Bubba Built Crumbles – Daily Beast

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  In Arkansas, The House That Bubba Built Crumbles Daily Beast Hutchinson defeated Mike Ross, a former congressman whose first job in politics was serving as Bill Clinton's driver, to win the governor's mansion where Bill and Hillary once lived. Despite Clinton's seven trips to … Cotton was also heavily …

• Want solar and more jobs? Support a carbon tax – The Tennessean

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  Want solar and more jobs? Support a carbon tax The Tennessean A recent report by the World Wildlife Fund cites that 50 percent of the earth's wildlife has disappeared in the past 40 years. This is one of an endless number of figures that justify the use of the word catastrophe. But there are ways to level the … and more »

• Voters decide full slate of Arizona races – Albany Times Union

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  Voters decide full slate of Arizona races Albany Times Union Ducey touts his experience as a CEO and the state treasurer as reasons why he is the right man for the job. DuVal says Ducey will … red-light traffic cameras. Maricopa County voters are being asked to fund a $935 million bond to expand the county …

• Inside the Democrats Godawful Midterm Election Wipeout – Daily Beast

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  Inside the Democrats Godawful Midterm Election Wipeout Daily Beast Hutchinson defeated Mike Ross, a former congressman whose first job in politics was serving as Bill Clinton's driver, to win the governor's mansion where Bill and Hillary once lived. Despite Clinton's … Cotton was also heavily bankrolled by the … and more »

• How safe can we really make space for future tourists? – BBC News

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  How safe can we really make space for future tourists? BBC News Enthusiasts argue that space is humankind's manifest destiny – colonies on the Moon and Mars, and mining the Solar System's asteroid belt are but steps along the way to the stars themselves. An unmanned Antares rocket, with the …. Virgin Galactic is … and more »

• 16 Incredibly Impressive Students At Princeton – Fall River Herald News

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  16 Incredibly Impressive Students At Princeton Fall River Herald News Foley's career plans include cultivating Grind Arts for the professional world and working his way up to be a director or choreographer of commercial theater. Eden Full invented a rotating solar panel that produces 30% more electricity. … As a … and more »

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• CVEP, Wells Fargo team up to fund cleantech startups – The Desert Sun

  CVEP, Wells Fargo team up to fund cleantech startups The Desert Sun Several factors, she said, make CVEP unique among business incubators, including the region's robust investor community, the strong workforce being developed at local universities, and the desert's significant solar and wind resources. CVEP, Grosh …

• Shumlin, Milne clash on key issues in Vermont governor’s race – Brattleboro Reformer

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  Shumlin, Milne clash on key issues in Vermont governor's race Brattleboro Reformer BRATTLEBORO — There is no shortage of differences between Democratic Gov. Peter Shumlin and his top challenger in the Nov. 4 election, Republican Scott Milne. But during recent interviews at the Reformer, those differences were highlighted by the … In Profile: The many sides of Peter Shumlinvtdigger.org all 16 news articles »

• Devendra Fadnavis speaks to TOI: I’m nice but can be ruthless – Times of India

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  Devendra Fadnavis speaks to TOI: I'm nice but can be ruthless Times of India Devendra Fadnavis, Maharashtra's 18th chief minister, is arguably the busiest man in Mumbai now. He has a lot on his plate: the complications that come with heading a minority government, managing numbers and estranged allies, as well as former foes … and more »

• 2014 legislative candidate races – Daily Republic

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• Susan Glickman: We need leadership on clean energy – Tallahassee.com

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  Susan Glickman: We need leadership on clean energy Tallahassee.com It's no secret south Florida is “ground zero” for climate change impacts — especially sea level rise. Also clear is the enormous potential to meet that challenge by using energy smarter and investing in solar power — creating jobs in the process … and more »

• California’s sky-high poverty rate an issue in governor’s race – Contra Costa Times

  California's sky-high poverty rate an issue in governor's race Contra Costa Times But in truth, neither candidate's approach to the problem is all that different — they both favor growing jobs over boosting programs for the poor — and advocates for low-income people fault the candidates for failing to tackle a critical question … and more »

• Who killed the vote on fracking? – Boulder Weekly

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• Berea mayoral candidates differ on economic strategy, rights – Richmond Register

  Berea mayoral candidates differ on economic strategy, rights Richmond Register Both candidates for mayor of Berea agree that new strategies are needed to expand the local economy and promote job growth. Precisely how the city should … Connelly said the city has built a $5 million reserve fund, balanced the budget every year …

• Gov. Cuomo’s ugly economic legacy – New York Post

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• In Profile: The many sides of Peter Shumlin – vtdigger.org

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  In Profile: The many sides of Peter Shumlin vtdigger.org Or is he, as some of his critics say, a leader who cannot be trusted, a politician who will say or do what is necessary to get a piece of legislation passed or advance his political career and whose personal ethics were widely questioned in a land deal … and more »

• Wives of Udall, Gardner powerful activists in their own right – The Colorado Independent

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• Dutchess’ shrinking jobs, pay pushes strategy shift – Poughkeepsie Journal

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  Dutchess' shrinking jobs, pay pushes strategy shift Poughkeepsie Journal Dutchess County's strategies for building a healthy economy are coming under fresh review and revision as data makes clear that the local jobs mix is trending down on the pay scale. The pattern of high-paying jobs declining and … West Campus, now … and more »

• Sarasota’s WSLR Radio Station Finds Its Voice – Sarasota (blog)

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  Sarasota's WSLR Radio Station Finds Its Voice Sarasota (blog) The station is also installing a host of solar panels that will cover one-third of its power. That helps it live up to its sustainability ideals and, more … Maybe 1,000 volunteers have come through the studio, and more than one intern has landed a …

• Where they stand: SF Supervisor, District 2 – SFGate (blog)

  Where they stand: SF Supervisor, District 2 SFGate (blog) This year I played a significant role during our annual budget process to secure additional funds for rapid re-housing subsidies and other cost-effective means to preventing more individuals and families from becoming homeless on our streets. … Prop … and more »

• Editorial: The Independent endorses candidates – Addison County Independent

  Editorial: The Independent endorses candidates Addison County Independent The voters' job is to sort through the various applications, review their records and accomplishments, and hire the best candidates for their respective positions. This is not a … Shumlin has pushed an aggressive platform of economic development … and more »

• Full Video: Vermont Gubernatorial Debate – WPTZ The Champlain Valley

  Full Video: Vermont Gubernatorial Debate WPTZ The Champlain Valley WE CREATED MORE SOLAR JOBS IN THE STATE PER CAPITA THIS YEAR THAN ANY OTHER STATE IN AMERICA. WE ARE …. THE PROPOSAL I HAVE TWO FUND PART OF THE CLEANUP, AND AGAIN, THE $42 MILLION — WE HAVE $30 MILLION. and more »

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• Former U. of Arizona prof: We must destroy modern civilization to save Earth … – Lifesite

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  Former U. of Arizona prof: We must destroy modern civilization to save Earth … Lifesite … of the Earth in the last 18 years. They have so far come up with 52 possible reasons for what they're calling the “pause” in global warming, ranging from low solar activity to “coincidence.” … With legal help from The Becket Fund for Religious … and more »

• Offshore Wind Power’s Promising But Complicated Future – RealClearPolitics

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  Offshore Wind Power's Promising But Complicated Future RealClearPolitics In response to the success of VolturnUS, the U.S. Department of Energy recently signed an agreement to fund the design of two full-scale turbines, which Dagher hopes to put in the water by 2018. Moreover, in May … “I think we have to do a better job …

• Fracking: In the path of the ‘shale gale’ – Financial Times

  Fracking: In the path of the 'shale gale' Financial Times It has been cheered by both Democrats and Republicans for making the US the world's largest natural gas producer, reducing its dependence on Middle Eastern energy and creating jobs. President … One of its senators, Mark Udall, is a Democrat and a … and more »

• Candidates field questions from local voters at pre-election forum – Suburban Life Publications

  Candidates field questions from local voters at pre-election forum Suburban Life Publications There's a 3.75-percent projected increase in the sales tax (revenue), I think we need to look at maybe using some of that tax to fund stormwater projects. Cronin: One of the reasons we backed off [on the stormwater tax] was because there are folks that … and more »

• Two face off in Horry County Board of Education race – MyrtleBeachOnline.com

  Two face off in Horry County Board of Education race MyrtleBeachOnline.com The school board has been challenged with not only where to focus new construction, but, also how to fund this new construction. Jimmy Washington. Age: 55. Party: Democrat. Occupation: Margaritaville … “I think it's important for the benefits of … and more »

• Where they stand: SF Supervisor, District 2 – SFGate (blog)

  Where they stand: SF Supervisor, District 2 SFGate (blog) This year I played a significant role during our annual budget process to secure additional funds for rapid re-housing subsidies and other cost-effective means to preventing more individuals and families from becoming homeless on our streets. … Prop … and more »

• Why Matt Badiali Says Hillary Clinton Could Be Remembered as One of the Best … – InvestorIdeas.com (press release)

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• Catawba College begins $60 million campaign – WBTV

  Catawba College begins $60 million campaign WBTV These include a substantial solar project that would save Catawba millions of dollars in its future and would be the largest of its kind at any college or university in North Carolina, a new recording studio in Hoke Hall; new study abroad programs in …

• Venture Capital Firm Invests in Start-Ups With a Social Mission – New York Times

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  Venture Capital Firm Invests in Start-Ups With a Social Mission New York Times It wasn't Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital or any of the other prominent Silicon Valley venture capital firms, but a $75 million fund managed under the umbrella of JPMorgan Chase. The fund's managing director, Nancy Pfund, isn't a … funds are …

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• Pro Report: Friday marks 10 days until Election Day – Debate-a-Palooza – IRS … – Politico

  Pro Report: Friday marks 10 days until Election Day – Debate-a-Palooza – IRS … Politico Ben did more than a dozen interviews in Georgia and neighboring North Carolina, and undecided voters detailed their disgust with Washington gridlock and frustration over stagnant wages and limited job prospects. Get the whole picture in his story here … and more »

• Feature Story – urbanmilwaukee

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• UPDATED: Dooling and Cohenour debate education and economy – Helena Independent Record

  UPDATED: Dooling and Cohenour debate education and economy Helena Independent Record Candidates for Montana's Senate District 42 seat, Democrat Jill Cohenour and Republican Joe Dooling drew sharp contrasts over term limits, fracking and how to fund school infrastructure, while agreeing on the building of the Keystone XL Pipeline … and more »

• Nice Time: Barack Obama Will Get Vets Jobs And Stop Global Warming All At … – Wonkette (satire)

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  Nice Time: Barack Obama Will Get Vets Jobs And Stop Global Warming All At … Wonkette (satire) Just to remind people that he is in fact a hippie greenie liberal who likes to stimulate the economy whether the economy is in the mood or not, Barack Obama is moving forward with a program to train 50,000 veterans for solar energy jobs. This is some …

• A conversation with the U.S. Energy Secretary on energy innovation and the … – Gigaom

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  A conversation with the U.S. Energy Secretary on energy innovation and the … Gigaom A year and a half after taking the lead at the Department of Energy, Ernie Moniz reflects on changes to the loan programs, and how the government and Silicon Valley can fund energy innovation. Energy Secretary Ernie Moniz speaking at ARPA-E. …. For … and more »

• Desire, Coughlin seek terms as High Bridge mayor – New Jersey Hills

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  Desire, Coughlin seek terms as High Bridge mayor New Jersey Hills He said his record while in office makes him the best candidate for the job. “I am seeking my … “The underlining reason is that sewer money ($3 million) was spent to fund the Catanzaretti $8 million land purchase as the municipal budget was over its …

• House District 9 needs fresh thinking – Wyoming Tribune

  House District 9 needs fresh thinking Wyoming Tribune Mr. Zwonitzer is less excited about renewables, saying he supports solar energy but has doubts about harnessing wind energy. He offered the same, worn-out excuse for not aggressively pursuing renewable energy: Climate change is happening, but the jury … and more »

• Editorial Board’s Candidate Q & A: Natalie Tennant – Beckley Register-Herald

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  Editorial Board's Candidate Q & A: Natalie Tennant Beckley Register-Herald That $78 billion would shore up the Highway Trust Fund until the year 2018, and then we start working and can have a real comprehensive plan on highways, and then we can open up the Coalfields Expressway, from Beckley to Welch, those 23 miles turn into … and more »

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• Camilla’s son-in-law Nick tries to cash in on solar farm based in Knebworth – Daily Mail

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  Camilla's son-in-law Nick tries to cash in on solar farm based in Knebworth Daily Mail For the past 15 years, Nick King has enjoyed watching the warm glow of sunset from his cottage window. The father-of-three and his partner Sue have an uninterrupted view across open countryside towards a copse and a village church. In summer, hot-air … and more »

• Darrell Steinberg will join Greenberg Traurig law firm – Sacramento Bee

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  Darrell Steinberg will join Greenberg Traurig law firm Sacramento Bee Sen. Darrell Steinberg, D-Sacramento, will start his new job at the law and lobbying firm Greenberg Traurig on Dec. 1.Hector Amezcua/hamezcua@sacbee.com … corporations and industry associations. Among them: Walt Disney Company, MillerCoors, State … and more »

• Britain’s new breed of farming entrepreneurs – Telegraph.co.uk

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  Britain's new breed of farming entrepreneurs Telegraph.co.uk More than 6,000 years ago, the first farmers began clearing the native woodland that covered the UK, growing crops and rearing livestock. Today, the UK farming industry generates around £6bn for the UK economy each year, and this figure is growing.

• EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome to The Barnstable Patriot’s Election – Barnstable Patriot

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  EDITOR'S NOTE: Welcome to The Barnstable Patriot's Election Barnstable Patriot We must invigorate the economy, create good wage jobs, implement a sound foreign policy, and address the immigration issues that have languished for years in our nations capital. In your mind, what does …. I fought against funding cuts to the Clean …

• The Cuomo Record: Environment – Gotham Gazette

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  The Cuomo Record: Environment Gotham Gazette The governor's recent attempt to utilize or "raid" $500 million from the Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund for the construction of the Tappan Zee Bridge raised an enormous red flag for many environmental groups. Those funds were earmarked for water … and more »

• Tallahassee still tone deaf on climate change – Sun Sentinel

  Tallahassee still tone deaf on climate change Sun Sentinel Also clear is the enormous potential to meet that challenge by using energy smarter and investing in solar power, creating jobs in the process. … Susan Glickman is the Florida Director of Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Action Fund. cleanenergy.org. and more »

• General Election 2014 candidates – El Defensor Chieftain

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• Pro Report: Friday marks 10 days until Election Day – Debate-a-Palooza – IRS … – Politico

  Pro Report: Friday marks 10 days until Election Day – Debate-a-Palooza – IRS … Politico Ben did more than a dozen interviews in Georgia and neighboring North Carolina, and undecided voters detailed their disgust with Washington gridlock and frustration over stagnant wages and limited job prospects. Get the whole picture in his story here …

• Overton Power District Candidates Answer Questions from MLN – Mesquite Local News

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  Overton Power District Candidates Answer Questions from MLN Mesquite Local News The Mesquite Local News emailed out questionnaires to each of the candidates running for the Overton Power District Board of Trustee's. Below are the answers to those who submitted a response. None of the responses have been edited whatsoever by staff … and more »

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• School board, state legislative candidates face off in forum – So Md News

  School board, state legislative candidates face off in forum So Md News “Contrary to popular belief, we've never taken money from the Transportation Trust Fund and not returned it,” Miller said. He recognized the need for a new Gov. Thomas Johnson Memorial Bridge, a Morgantown bridge and light rail in Southern Maryland. and more »

• Video: Watch WMTW News 8’s gubernatorial debate – WMTW Portland

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• CNN Florida governor’s debate transcript: Rick Scott vs. Charlie Crist – MiamiHerald.com

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  CNN Florida governor's debate transcript: Rick Scott vs. Charlie Crist MiamiHerald.com Now when that is raised, you always say that you were not responsible for the global economic meltdown that occurred during your term, but Florida did have the second highest job loss in the nation, are you saying that you are not to blame for any of …

• Environmental issues aired at candidates’ forum – San Jose Mercury News

  Environmental issues aired at candidates' forum San Jose Mercury News O'Neill said he'd advocate residents shop for solar energy and make sure the city and contractors build permeable pavements. Refinancing the sewer bond will free up money for other uses, as well. … He's looking at ways to better fund initiatives and … and more »

• What it took for Elon Musk’s SpaceX to disrupt Boeing, leapfrog NASA, and … – Quartz

  What it took for Elon Musk's SpaceX to disrupt Boeing, leapfrog NASA, and … Quartz The first plan to replace the space shuttle was cancelled; a new effort to send people to explore the solar system is behind schedule and over budget, to the point where it may be unfeasible. Even the basic … But Mike Griffin, the aerospace engineer … and more »

• ‘We’ve got to fight for it’: Democrat Mark Schauer rallies base at Western … – The Kalamazoo Gazette

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  'We've got to fight for it': Democrat Mark Schauer rallies base at Western … The Kalamazoo Gazette According to Schauer, we've got to fight for it to make it possible. "It will create tens of thousands of great jobs in developing these technologies and manufacturing all the components we need for wind turbines and solar panels," Schauer said. "We'll … and more »

• BOCC At-Large Candidates Sound Off in Debate – TWC News

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  BOCC At-Large Candidates Sound Off in Debate TWC News The candidates discussed their thoughts on the proposed quarter-cent sales tax hike, strategies around job creation and funding education. After the … “We've never gone through to see if we can cut in these areas, better fund this area. It's one of … and more »

• Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker Q&As collected – Boston Globe

  Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Baker Q&As collected Boston Globe I will pursue a balanced approach, that includes natural gas, wind, solar and hydroelectric generation, with a strong emphasis on efficiency to reduce the cost of energy and reduce our carbon footprint. I will also strongly encourage the clean energy … and more »

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• Mayoral candidates wave promises across DC – Washington Post

  Mayoral candidates wave promises across DC Washington Post He also promises to double down on investments for college access and career training, fund and build a “D.C. Business Portal” to centralize and simplify permitting and licensing processes; expand the D.C. Health Professional Recruitment Program to …

• Representatives to debate tax issues at Walpole Town Meeting on Monday – Wicked Local Walpole

  Representatives to debate tax issues at Walpole Town Meeting on Monday Wicked Local Walpole Page 2 of 2 – Through Article 10, Town Meeting members will be asked to transfer $67,000 from taxation to add to the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) fund – a completion of the $300,000 requested at last Town Meeting in May before funds were … and more »

• AfDB Is Financing a Real Sector in Morocco – Ouarzazate Solar Power Plant … – AllAfrica.com

  AfDB Is Financing a Real Sector in Morocco – Ouarzazate Solar Power Plant … AllAfrica.com Moussa also affirmed that "this huge solar project will positively impact beneficiaries in the project zone, as well as the entire country, in terms of productivity for SMEs and SMIs [small and medium industries], and job opportunities for the youth …

• Y Combinator to fund more ‘breakthrough’ technologies beyond software – SFGate

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  Y Combinator to fund more 'breakthrough' technologies beyond software SFGate About eight months into the job, Altman is mostly sticking to the strategy. But in recent interview with The Chronicle, Altman said he wants … For example, Canaan Partners in Menlo Park said it raised a $675 million fund to back promising startups …

• North County Fire approves $18 million budget for 2014-15 – Village News Network

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  North County Fire approves $18 million budget for 2014-15 Village News Network NCFPD's July 22 meeting approved a contract to provide solar-generated electricity at five NCFPD facilities; the availability of specific figures led to $94,619 of increased expenditures for that project but a reduction of $21,000 in planned …

• How Billionaire Oligarchs Are Becoming Their Own Political Parties – New York Times

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  How Billionaire Oligarchs Are Becoming Their Own Political Parties New York Times Steyer, though, saw visibility as part of the job. He made his money as the founder of a successful hedge fund called Farallon Capital Management and so had spent most of his adult life wading through prospectuses and annual reports. He seemed … and more »

• Wonkbook: Max Ehrenfreund is your next Wonkbooker – Washington Post (blog)

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• Chevron’s Watson sees bright future in move from dung to mopeds – Energy Voice

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  Chevron's Watson sees bright future in move from dung to mopeds Energy Voice First, the 57-year-old Watson must win back the trust of investors shaken by Chevron's project delays, rising costs and declining oil and gas output in every year but one since he ascended to the top job. Paul Sankey and his team of analysts …. For … and more »

• AP News in Brief at 10:58 pm EDT – Kansas City Star

  AP News in Brief at 10:58 pm EDT Kansas City Star Economists say the troubles around the world aren't enough to derail a U.S. economy that's gaining strength from a stronger job market, falling fuel prices, lower mortgage rates and improvements in household finances and confidence. "The U.S. economy … and more »

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• AP News in Brief at 8:58 pm EDT – Kansas City Star

  AP News in Brief at 8:58 pm EDT Kansas City Star Economists say the troubles around the world aren't enough to derail a U.S. economy that's gaining strength from a stronger job market, falling fuel prices, lower mortgage rates and improvements in household finances and confidence. "The U.S. economy … and more »

• Capital quiz: Deval Patrick edition – Boston Globe

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  Capital quiz: Deval Patrick edition Boston Globe With less than three weeks to go before the November election, Governor Deval Patrick's term is winding down. See how much trivia — obscure and otherwise — you remember about his tenure: … and more »

• Y Combinator to fund more ‘breakthrough’ technologies beyond software – SFGate

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  Y Combinator to fund more 'breakthrough' technologies beyond software SFGate About eight months into the job, Altman is mostly sticking to the strategy. But in recent interview with The Chronicle, Altman said he wants … For example, Canaan Partners in Menlo Park said it raised a $675 million fund to back promising startups …

• What gubernatorial, U.S. House candidates say about Medicare, other critical … – Tampabay.com

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  What gubernatorial, U.S. House candidates say about Medicare, other critical … Tampabay.com AARP Florida sought out the positions taken by candidates for governor and the U.S. House of Representatives on issues critical to those 50 and older to be used as a guide in the Nov. 4 general election. and more »

• Chinese debt – The Economist

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• Blackstone’s Schwarzman Calls Market Decline Overreaction – Bloomberg

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