• Wanted: Cheap Energy At Any Cost – Daily Reckoning – Australian Edition

  Wanted: Cheap Energy At Any Cost Daily Reckoning – Australian Edition So despite what you might hear about German environmentalism – like closing nuclear plants, building windmills and installing solar panels – the fact is that Germany digs a lot of coal. In many ways, the German mining revival is not … Burn lignite or …

• VVC to apply for Prop 39 funds – Victorville Daily Press

  VVC to apply for Prop 39 funds Victorville Daily Press VICTORVILLE • Schools can now apply for a piece of the $65 million pie available to create alternative-energy-related jobs in California through Proposition 39, and VVC officials say they'll be making an appeal. The California Clean Energy Jobs Act was … and more »

• Emerging markets key to high returns, says Argo | World Finance – World Finance

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  Emerging markets key to high returns, says Argo | World Finance World Finance It also requires very specific expertise, including knowledge of bankruptcy law in multiple jurisdictions, experience of negotiation with multiple stakeholders and, often, access to additional capital in order to protect one's initial position …

• 3 Top Ranked ETFs That Will Crush the Market in 2014 – Zacks.com

  3 Top Ranked ETFs That Will Crush the Market in 2014 Zacks.com However, the start of 2014 hasn't been too kind to investors, thanks to the weak jobs numbers, earnings worries, and concerns over bond rates. … This has clearly been a winning strategy though, as the fund has added about 3.2% so far in 2014, while … and more »

• Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week will bring together 30000 experts and decision … – The National

  Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week will bring together 30000 experts and decision … The National In partnership with the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), Irena will this week announce funding of innovative renewable energy projects in developing countries. Sustainability week also … Also speaking will be Santiago Seage, chairman of Abengoa … and more »

• Governor Cuomo Announces $5.4 Million to Fund Projects that Will… – LongIsland.com

  Governor Cuomo Announces $5.4 Million to Fund Projects that Will… LongIsland.com “From supporting local manufacturing industries to advancing our medical and bioengineering fields, these projects will help create and retain 240 good jobs and leverage millions of dollars in additional investments in these communities. …. which … and more »

• Open letter to Speaker Boehner – Fairfaxtimes.com

  Open letter to Speaker Boehner Fairfaxtimes.com In response to these problems, the American political system has fractured. Political positions have moved from the moderate center and gravitated to the edges, left and right. … Stimulate research to produce energy from non-carbon sources such as …

• Banking on Clean Energy: State Leadership in Financing a Greener Future – Center For American Progress

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  Banking on Clean Energy: State Leadership in Financing a Greener Future Center For American Progress In June 2013, Hawaii enacted S.B. 1087, which authorized $100 million in bonds to finance a renewable energy loan fund that can provide low-cost financing for homeowners and businesses to invest in solar panels and other clean energy projects. The … and more »

• Country Manager, SOLAR – Environmental Expert (press release)

  Country Manager, SOLAR Environmental Expert (press release) My client is a leading Solar PV fund experiencing explosive growth, with investments in commercial solar parks in; Europe, Asia and the US, with a significant pipeline of new projects in the Americas. As a result of this rapid expansion, they are …

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• Todd Gloria Lays Out Vision For San Diego – San Diego Free Press

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  Todd Gloria Lays Out Vision For San Diego San Diego Free Press Began installing solar more solar panels on city owned buildings (now where have we heard that one before?) 50 miles of street improvements to make them … “The Convention Center expansion will create 3,000 construction jobs and 7,000 permanent new … State of the City Address Jan. 15, 2014San Diego Metropolitan all 37 news articles »

• Nu Skin sinks on China probe; Best Buy hits 6-month low – MarketWatch

  Nu Skin sinks on China probe; Best Buy hits 6-month low MarketWatch Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:HLF) , another direct seller that has been characterized as a Ponzi scheme by hedge fund manager Bill Ackman, also lost 10%. … “SCTY is one of the pioneers in the residential solar leasing market and is poised to benefit from … and more »

• The coolest things technology has up its sleeve in 2014 – CNN

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  The coolest things technology has up its sleeve in 2014 CNN Fairs points to clothing with in-built solar panels, devices that scan your body for disease, and self-repairing trainers as some of the more exciting wearable technologies on the near horizon. Tim Meyer, Head of Strategic Planning and Communications … Space tourism, wind power, electric cars: Coolest things technology has up its …WPTV all 22 news articles »

• Gov. McAuliffe announces $21.3 million investment in City of Lynchburg – Augusta Free Press

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  Gov. McAuliffe announces $21.3 million investment in City of Lynchburg Augusta Free Press With a 60-year track record of industrial leadership, Hanwha's manufacturing and construction businesses encompass a broad range of fields from basic chemicals and advanced materials, to property development and total solar energy solutions. The … Hanwha Azdel, Inc. to Add Production Line in Virginia Facility, Announces $21.3MFRTech (press release) all 5 news articles »

• Clean Energy Continues to Be a Smart Investment – Energy Collective

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  Clean Energy Continues to Be a Smart Investment Energy Collective According to a forthcoming analysis by Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2), more than 186,500 clean energy and clean transportation jobs have been announced in every state in the past two years alone. The DOE's Loan Guarantee program, which helps secure … U.N.: Investment in green energy is falling dangerouslyMcClatchy Washington Bureau all 57 news articles »

• Alberta oil industry responds to criticism from Neil Young – CTV News

  Alberta oil industry responds to criticism from Neil Young CTV News Collyer says Young fails to acknowledge the jobs, infrastructure, contracts and cultural programs that come with the oilsands and says he is driving a wedge between the industry and aboriginal groups. “Mr. Young may represent that rock stars … There … and more »

• Alberta oil industry responds to critism from Neil Young – CTV News

  Alberta oil industry responds to critism from Neil Young CTV News Collyer says Young fails to acknowledge the jobs, infrastructure, contracts and cultural programs that come with the oilsands and says he is driving a wedge between the industry and aboriginal groups. “Mr. Young may represent that rock stars … There …

• Dian Fossey, Famed Primatologist And Gorilla Conservationist, Honored With … – Huffington Post

  Dian Fossey, Famed Primatologist And Gorilla Conservationist, Honored With … Huffington Post Sadly, Fossey was murdered in her home in 1985, but her work continues through the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, formerly called the Digit Fund after her favorite gorilla. Dian Fossey plays with a group of young mountain gorillas in Rwanda's Virunga … and more »

• In the Company Of: Entrepreneur and business angel Peter Saunders – Daily Post North Wales

  In the Company Of: Entrepreneur and business angel Peter Saunders Daily Post North Wales With intermittent or erratic power, it works perfectly well and teamed with solar, it also works perfectly – making it a life-saver in poverty stricken communities around the world, where they keep vital vaccines cool before they are administered …

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• Clean Energy Continues to Be a Smart Investment – Natural Resources Defense Council (blog)

  Clean Energy Continues to Be a Smart Investment Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) Across the board, clean energy investment has been a successful strategy, bringing down energy costs, creating jobs, and moving this country closer to a 100 percent clean energy future. We now have a solid, domestic wind industry that didn't exist a … and more »

• Homegrown Fundraising – Library Journal

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  Homegrown Fundraising Library Journal Why would Martino leave his job to go to a system that was falling apart? “People … Several local restaurants are on tap to host family-style meals, served by library staff and board members, to garner local support and raise funds for the library …

• New spending bill riddled with special ‘green’ handouts – Daily Caller

  New spending bill riddled with special 'green' handouts Daily Caller Renewable energy and energy efficiency programs are allocated $1.9 billion to help commercialize green technologies — just as a loan to the failed solar company Solyndra was supposed to do. … But Congress adds one big stipulation in the bill: “to …

• Why Shale Gas Won’t Conquer Britain – New York Times

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  Why Shale Gas Won't Conquer Britain New York Times There, the ability to tap into vast resources of shale gas, thanks to developments in a technology called hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, has led to a significant drop in domestic gas prices, created tens of thousands of jobs and helped to move the … 'Bribe' anger as PM backs frackingshropshirestar.com all 675 news articles »

• EU Parliament gives strong backing to carbon capture – Responding to Climate Change

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  EU Parliament gives strong backing to carbon capture Responding to Climate Change MEPs gave overwhelming support to a motion by Chris Davies, a UK member of the European Parliament, that member states need to provide billions of euros in subsidies to carbon capture equivalent to that given to renewables such as wind and solar. “The … and more »

• Mesquite Council will consider land swap, BMX track – Mesquite Citizen Journal

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  Mesquite Council will consider land swap, BMX track Mesquite Citizen Journal … four tasks are Interchange 118, natural gas, solar power, and fiber optic connectivity. Gaye Stockman, MRB Chief Executive Officer, will update the Council on a revolving loan fund she secured through the USDA Rural Development program that makes … and more »

• Conergy’s US$100 million investment fund ‘first step in new strategic setup’ – PV-Tech

  Conergy's US$100 million investment fund 'first step in new strategic setup' PV-Tech Germany-based solar company Conergy plans to move into asset ownership by establishing a tax equity fund with an initial target volume of US$100 million. The fund will enable Conergy to expand its US and Canada project business by around 50MW. and more »

• The Right Questions (and Answers!) To Prevent LA From Decline – City Watch

  The Right Questions (and Answers!) To Prevent LA From Decline City Watch and team up with the LAUSD to make sure that the LAUSD gets better library funds from the City, and the City gets more public park/open space from the LAUSD. Our children have a lower quality of life than we … food and medicine is too damned …

• The truth about 60 Minutes and the cleantech ‘crash’ – GreenBiz.com (blog)

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  The truth about 60 Minutes and the cleantech 'crash' GreenBiz.com (blog) We tracked a 38 percent quarterly increase in funds invested from Q3 2013 ($1.5 billion) to Q4 2013 ($2.1 billion). Cleantech financing is broader than venture capital. Investment firms are investing in cleantech via … While I find most attempts to … and more »

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• Modesto joins biggies on this list – Modesto Bee

  Modesto joins biggies on this list Modesto Bee We think it's great that UC Merced is installing more solar panels, considering how much sunshine falls on the campus. Many area school districts … Tom Berryhill likes the fact that debt is being paid down, but he wants the governor's focus to remain …

• NASA wants to keep the Space Station going until 2024. Is that a good idea? – Hilton Head Island Packet

  NASA wants to keep the Space Station going until 2024. Is that a good idea? Hilton Head Island Packet A: It's a large space station orbiting at 250 miles above Earth, with living space for up to six crew members, laboratories, and solar arrays to generate electricity. The program began in 1993 as a joint effort between the United States, Russia, Europe … and more »

• Abengoa SA : Chile : Abengoa to develop South America s largest solar-thermal … – 4-traders (press release)

  Abengoa SA : Chile : Abengoa to develop South America s largest solar-thermal … 4-traders (press release) As part of this tender, the project will receive direct subsidies from the Chilean Government and the European Union , as well as financing from the Inter-American Development Bank , KFW Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau, the Clean Technology Fund and … and more »

• Gov. Cuomo commits $1 billion to New York solar – GreenBiz.com (blog)

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  Gov. Cuomo commits $1 billion to New York solar GreenBiz.com (blog) Since 2011, that's been a coordinated program to stimulate the solar marketplace, create clean energy jobs and businesses, cut solar prices and reduce the Empire State's carbon footprint, which make it less vulnerable to extreme weather events such as … and more »

• Oil & Gas Boom 2014: A Great Time To Be A Texan – Forbes

  Oil & Gas Boom 2014: A Great Time To Be A Texan Forbes Inexpensive and abundant natural gas is fueling a manufacturing renaissance in the U.S., producing tens of billions of dollars in new plant and equipment investment, and bringing tens of thousands well-paying jobs back from overseas. The U.S. boom has …

• 60 Minutes: The Rest of the Story – Energy Collective

  60 Minutes: The Rest of the Story Energy Collective Since 60 Minutes aired The Cleantech Crash on Sunday night, I have gotten quite a few emails and phone calls seeking more details, comments, or a clarification on my positions. In the … I view cleantech as an important part of our energy picture, and … and more »

• 20 Questions: Richard Dinan, The Phantom Card, Senturion & Ion Core – Management Today

  20 Questions: Richard Dinan, The Phantom Card, Senturion & Ion Core Management Today That is a career path that, if all my businesses went very wrong, one day I might look back and think, 'I should've put more work into that.' But it is a career for some of them, and one … That led to being able to raise larger capital from a Swiss … and more »

• Nearly 300 bills being proposed in Concord could have an impact on business – New Hampshire Business Review

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  Nearly 300 bills being proposed in Concord could have an impact on business New Hampshire Business Review At the time, these were known as Mediscam funds. But during the last budget crunch, the … HB 1443 would lump all renewables together, depriving solar of its special place in the sun – putting the state in line with other states, he said, and “not …

• CORRECTED-Trade data fails to inspire China shares, property props up Hong … – Reuters UK

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  CORRECTED-Trade data fails to inspire China shares, property props up Hong … Reuters UK (Corrects headline and 1st paragraph to reflect weekly gain for HSI). * HSI +0.3 pct, H-shares flat, CSI300 -0.5 pct. * Most indexes set for 2nd straight weekly loss, HSI could gain. * Brokers fall on signs of A-share IPO resumption could slow. * GCL … Trade data fails to inspire China shares, property limits weekly loss in Hong KongEconomic Times all 236 news articles »

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• Renewables Expected To Prevail In 2014 Despite Attacks – EarthTechling

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  Renewables Expected To Prevail In 2014 Despite Attacks EarthTechling By Environmental Defense Fund Renewable Energy January 9, 2014 … ALEC is now labeling residential utility customers who produce and distribute their own energy from solar as “freeriders” who should be “paying to distribute the surplus electricity … Reasons for Optimism on Climate ActionHuffington Post all 65 news articles »

• NASA wants to keep the International Space Station going until 2024. Is that a … – Washington Post (blog)

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  NASA wants to keep the International Space Station going until 2024. Is that a … Washington Post (blog) It's a large space station orbiting at 250 miles above Earth, with living space for up to six crew members, laboratories, solar arrays to generate electricity, and other components. The program began in …. Bill Nelson was in favor of keeping the … and more »

• US Bank Provides $14 Million in Financing for Development of La Kretz … – Business Wire (press release)

  US Bank Provides $14 Million in Financing for Development of La Kretz … Business Wire (press release) The development was financed in partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Clearinghouse CDFI, Consortium America, Los Angeles Development Fund, and Urban Research Park CDE. “The Campus is going to be … The new La Kretz … and more »

• Getting natural gas right – Boston Globe

  Getting natural gas right Boston Globe If we rush to build this long-lived infrastructure, we lock in natural gas and lock out clean, renewable solutions like solar and offshore wind, and undermine the climate benefits of replacing coal plants in the first place. And make no mistake: new …

• The BWL on thin ice – City Pulse

  The BWL on thin ice City Pulse In FY12, the BWL contributed nearly $12.2 million to the city's General Fund, according to budget documents. It's a fraction of BWL's projected $345 million in operating revenue this year. … Ultimately, Louney said, the city's position is a result of … and more »

• Abengoa to develop South America’s largest solar-thermal plant in Chile – Sacramento Bee

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  Abengoa to develop South America's largest solar-thermal plant in Chile Sacramento Bee As part of this tender, the project will receive direct subsidies from the Chilean Government and the European Union, as well as financing from the Inter-American Development Bank, KFW Kreditanstalt fur Wiederaufbau, the Clean Technology Fund and … Abengoa bags 110MW in ChilereNews all 14 news articles »

• Plenty of Horne Goodbye Faye McBeath Foundation – urbanmilwaukee

  Plenty of Horne Goodbye Faye McBeath Foundation urbanmilwaukee Following a brief teaching career in the Milwaukee Public Schools, she worked for Nieman as confidential secretary from 1916 until his death in 1935, at which time she inherited 27-½ per cent of Journal stock, worth over $4 million. She eventually sold …

• Early movers: COST, LB, SCTY, JCP, M, S, IBM & more – CNBC.com

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  Early movers: COST, LB, SCTY, JCP, M, S, IBM & more CNBC.com SolarCity–Baird rates the solar equipment maker a "top pick" for 2014, noting that SolarCity is levered to the rapidly growing U.S. residential and commercial solar markets. Macy's–Macy's will cut approximately 2,500 jobs as part of a cost-cutting plan …

• Great News: NY Governor Cuomo Pledges $1 Billion For Solar – Natural Resources Defense Council (blog)

  Great News: NY Governor Cuomo Pledges $1 Billion For Solar Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) Since 2011, that's been a coordinated program to stimulate the solar marketplace, create clean energy jobs and businesses, cut solar prices, and reduce the Empire State's carbon footprint—doing so will make us less vulnerable to extreme weather events … Cuomo envisions $100 million genome center in BuffaloBuffalo News all 990 news articles »

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• Island First Nation grasps potential of alternative power – Canada First Perspective

  Island First Nation grasps potential of alternative power Canada First Perspective In 2009, T'Sou-ke began the journey to become the largest solar energy-producing community in B.C. A $400,000 grant from the Clean Energy Fund of B.C. was the initial boost, and $500,000 more from various government sources followed. In addition to the … and more »

• Murkowski talks energy exports API outlines 2014 in energy Khosla disputes 60 … – Politico

  Murkowski talks energy exports API outlines 2014 in energy Khosla disputes 60 … Politico I said 'that looks like a hit job.' I immediately thought, I'm going to really have some explaining to do because — while I stand behind everything I said — if I'm in a story that really negatively portrays clean tech, an area I work in and I'm … and more »

• Five Conservative Reforms Millennials Should Be Fighting For – Washington Post (blog)

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  Five Conservative Reforms Millennials Should Be Fighting For Washington Post (blog) … and solar companies, state and local governments, and countless other interests. The TANF Emergency Fund, the closest thing to this in the 2009 stimulus, placed 260,000 people in jobs at a cost of $5 billion over two years: that's about $19,230.77 … and more »

• Financial stocks pull down TSX – Baystreet.ca

  Financial stocks pull down TSX Baystreet.ca BlackBerry Ltd. has hired Ron Louks, who has held senior positions at HTC America Inc. and Sony Ericsson, to help develop the company's long-term product roadmap. Its shares on the TSX were up 42 cents, or 5.2%, to $8.51. Economically speaking … and more »

• Lansing must get priorities straight – Livingston Daily

  Lansing must get priorities straight Livingston Daily The entire system — how we fund local government and how we manage post-employment benefits like health care and pensions — must be re-envisioned. We need a statewide solution, not a series … Lawmakers should be guided by the Michigan Public … and more »

• Bruce Maiman: Linking schools with business partners – Sacramento Bee

  Bruce Maiman: Linking schools with business partners Sacramento Bee The Legislature last year allocated $250 million of the $55 billion education budget to expand high school tech programs and, more important, fund agencies designed to link those schools with business partners. That creates a career path to high-need …

• RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Turn off the kettle, Doris, and come up to bed… – Daily Mail

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  RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: Turn off the kettle, Doris, and come up to bed… Daily Mail Utility bills have been hiked unnecessarily to fund subsidies for utterly useless and unsightly wind farms and inefficient solar panels, none of which has a hope in hell of meeting Britain's energy needs. We are sitting on a sea of shale gas, which …

• Stocks start the week with modest losses – CNN

  Stocks start the week with modest losses CNN After starting the year with a lackluster performance last week, stocks could continue to tread water in the run-up to Friday's big jobs report. Investors are also awaiting … The Guggenheim Solar (TAN)exchange-traded fund barely budged. "Goldman cuts …

• US Stocks Fall for Third Day After Slower Services Data – Businessweek

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  US Stocks Fall for Third Day After Slower Services Data Businessweek “I think we're just going to go sideways until we see the Fed's minutes and the jobs report on Friday.” Related: Service Industries in U.S. … First Solar Inc. lost 9.7 percent to $51.26 for the biggest drop in the S&P 500. Goldman Sachs Group Inc … U.S. Stocks Fall, First Three-Day Drop to Start Year Since 2005San Francisco Chronicle all 288 news articles »

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• Mark Ruffalo wants you to imagine a 100 percent clean energy future – Grist

  Mark Ruffalo wants you to imagine a 100 percent clean energy future Grist … of its power from wind (10 percent onshore and 40 percent offshore), 38 percent from various forms of solar power, and the remainder from sources like geothermal and hydroelectric power — all while saving money, producing more jobs, and even … and more »

• 2014 political climate clash will pit green money against rich, coal states … – allvoices

  2014 political climate clash will pit green money against rich, coal states … allvoices But the duplicitous ads won't go unanswered, because activist with deep pockets of their own, like former hedge fund manager Tom Steyer, will be on the counterattack. … “Americans widely support climate solutions like accelerating job-creating wind …

• Stories planned for the Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, Herald-Whig – Quincy Herald Whig

  Stories planned for the Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, Herald-Whig Quincy Herald Whig Part of the Industrial Maintenance Technician course design will allow those with jobs to maintain their current employment while advancing their education. Many of the students who are seeking employment — or a change in occupation — will likely … and more »

• Environmental entrepreneurs – StarPhoenix

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  Environmental entrepreneurs StarPhoenix While there is a well-developed market to fund junior oil and gas companies because their business is well known – finding and producing oil and gas deposits – environmental juniors struggle because their road to profitability is less certain, their … The Energy Frontier: Enviro entrepreneurs find oil patch road paved with …Financial Post all 3 news articles »

• A Look Back at the Last Six Months of 2013 – Livermore Independent

  A Look Back at the Last Six Months of 2013 Livermore Independent In her role as the Program Coordinator for the Youth Employment Program for East Bay Community Services, she works with at-risk students, including those on probation, in foster care, or those who are teen parents. She works, in … Approximately 20 … and more »

• Webster’s Matthew MacEwan Leads Award-Winning Biomedical Company – Webster Kirkwood Times

  Webster's Matthew MacEwan Leads Award-Winning Biomedical Company Webster Kirkwood Times His parents, a civil engineer and school administrator, continually encouraged their son's ability by working with him on hands-on projects, ranging from the construction of a solar car to the creation of artwork for annual parades at the Cleveland …

• US-style startups gradually finding a home in India – The Seattle Times

  US-style startups gradually finding a home in India The Seattle Times In 2010, she founded ZipDial, whose investors include 500 Startups, a Silicon Valley seed fund; Jungle Ventures of Singapore; and the Indian firms Blume Ventures and Unilazer Ventures. The frustrations of doing business in India include bureaucratic …

• State Green Bank OK’d – Albany Times Union

  State Green Bank OK'd Albany Times Union Cuomo proposed the Green Bank as a way to bring more private sector capital into New York's renewable energy economy, which relies heavily on subsidies from NYSERDA for everything from wind farms and solar electric installations to home energy audits …

• Friday Financial Five – January 3rd, 2014 – GoLocal Worcester

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  Friday Financial Five – January 3rd, 2014 GoLocal Worcester This could create a near term phenomenon where the rate drops as many simply cease the search for employment as a condition of receiving benefits. Bitcoin has a … To avoid competition with large venture funds in metropolitan areas, the fund sought to …

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• It had been 26 years since I’d seen South Africa. How it changed — and how it … – Washington Post

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  It had been 26 years since I'd seen South Africa. How it changed — and how it … Washington Post But most of the streets are paved; new, bigger homes run up a neighboring hillside; solar water-heating panels dot many rooftops; and a large new train station serves commuters. During apartheid, black townships were treated not as independent … and more »

• Norwell bids farewell to 2013 – Norwell Mariner

  Norwell bids farewell to 2013 Norwell Mariner The job ultimately goes to Rene Read, Hanson's town administrator. On a late-January … The Norwell Energy Committee proposes the idea of participating in the state's “Green Community designation and grant program,” making the town eligible for grant …

• SEIA favors negotiations to end protracted China solar trade dispute – Renewable Energy Focus

  SEIA favors negotiations to end protracted China solar trade dispute Renewable Energy Focus “We're finishing the job of presenting the facts to our trade regulators to prevent China from further damaging yet another manufacturing industry and another rich base of employment,” said Mukesh Dulani, president of SolarWorld Industries America, Inc … and more »

• Bishops oppose Manila Bay project out of concern for poor, environment – Catholic Free Press

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  Bishops oppose Manila Bay project out of concern for poor, environment Catholic Free Press Cardinal Luis Tagle, the country's military bishop and bishops of 12 dioceses based in the Manila metropolitan area wrote President Benigno Aquino III, asking him to scrap the project and use the money to fund initiatives to alleviate poverty and … and more »

• SLIDESHOW: Our review of 2013 in the Royston area (part two) – Cambridge News

  SLIDESHOW: Our review of 2013 in the Royston area (part two) Cambridge News McDonald's opened its doors in Royston, offering jobs to 85 people, with promises of 25 more jobs. The drive thru and fast food restaurant in Baldock Road installed green energy saving solar panels. A project to search for signs of the earliest … and more »

• The 25 Best Progressive Victories of 2013 – Huffington Post

  The 25 Best Progressive Victories of 2013 Huffington Post In November, voters in the Seattle suburb of Sea-tac embraced the Good Jobs Initiative' to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour for workers at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport and at airport-related businesses, including hotels, car-rental …

• Resolution for Congress: Help the unemployed – Iowa City Press Citizen

  Resolution for Congress: Help the unemployed Iowa City Press Citizen Job losses in the Great Recession were very deep. … Right now, hedge fund chiefs and other money managers can cut their tax bill almost in half by claiming their huge earnings are eligible for a 23.8 percent rate, when they should be paying 39.6 percent.

• 2013 Was Great! Are There Any Bargains Left For 2014? (Part II) – Seeking Alpha

  2013 Was Great! Are There Any Bargains Left For 2014? (Part II) Seeking Alpha At a P/E of 15, a yield of 4.6%, an ROE of 19.4% and the leading position in what I believe will be a key growth area, we are buying RYN. More MLPs, Please … In the past I've purchased solar and wind companies and hydroelectric utilities. But I … and more »

• Business Park Sri City Plans PE Fund Raise – DealCurry

  Business Park Sri City Plans PE Fund Raise DealCurry Sri City has made investments of R1000 Cr to set up infrastructure and to acquire land and plans to invest Rs 250-300 Cr every year on infrastructure development which includes roads, water, data connections and solar power. To finance its expansion …

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• Senators reflect on accomplishments, goals – Pacific Daily News

  Senators reflect on accomplishments, goals Pacific Daily News This is a broad and encompassing goal that includes advocating for good education, job opportunities, adequate health care and public safety. Sen. Tony Ada, R-Sinajana. I'm quite satisfied that I stayed …. This significant initiative will generate …

• 10 apps to green your business in 2014 – GreenBiz.com (blog)

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  10 apps to green your business in 2014 GreenBiz.com (blog) Calvert Water Investing App – Even though it's tied exclusively to the five-year-old Calvert Global Water Fund, this mobile application for both Android and Apple iOS devices delivers weekly news and updates about local, regional and global water …

• Gas drilling health study still collecting Pa. data – State Journal

  Gas drilling health study still collecting Pa. data State Journal Electric power generation from natural gas and conventional hydroelectricity were down in the first nine months of the year, while power from coal, nuclear, solar and wind generation was up. Electric power generation from natural gas and conventional … and more »

• Overthrow the Speculators – OpEdNews

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  Overthrow the Speculators OpEdNews Public banks in the United States, like the public banks in Germany, fund things such as solar power because it is good for communities rather than the portfolios of speculators. Public banks also protect us from the worst forms of predatory capitalism … and more »

• Looking back on 2013 – Laughlin Times

  Looking back on 2013 Laughlin Times Few would argue that the biggest news for Laughlin was ENN Mojave Energy's failure to complete its purchase of 9,000 acres south of Laughlin, due to its inability to obtain commitments from three utility companies to purchase power from the planned … and more »

• Children’s science center set to open in the summer – Tyler Morning Telegraph

  Children's science center set to open in the summer Tyler Morning Telegraph Federal Head Start funds have been used for minimal, select costs during the renovation, and the program also approved the use of the building for the new center in January 2012. “(Using the fund balance) basically gets us to the demo, … The exhibit …

• Brooks, medical pot big news in 2013 – Nevada Appeal

  Brooks, medical pot big news in 2013 Nevada Appeal … pope has done in more than half a millennium, stunning the world by announcing his resignation. 13: President Barack Obama urged a deeply divided Congress to embrace his plans to use government money to create jobs and strengthen the nation's … and more »

• 2013: The year in review – Green Valley News

  2013: The year in review Green Valley News 13: Tubac Presidio State Historic Park escapes closure with a last-minute fund-raising drive. The presidio spends much of the year embroiled in a dispute … 23: Lanny Sloan, executive director of Green Valley Recreation, is fired after the board tells …

• SOLAR ENERGY SHINES ON ADAMS’ TOP STORY LIST – North Adams Transcript

  SOLAR ENERGY SHINES ON ADAMS' TOP STORY LIST North Adams Transcript East Road Solar Company LLC — comprised of two private, for-profit companies — proposed this spring to build a 1.5-Megawatt photovoltaic solar farm on the 11-acre farm of Jeffrey and Carrie Loholdt. The proposal … Adams also announced in December …

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• Progressive populist: Former Mayor Dave Norris reflects on the Charlottesville … – C-VILLE Weekly

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