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Wanted: Cheap Energy At Any Cost – Daily Reckoning – Australian Edition Wanted: Cheap Energy At Any CostDaily Reckoning – Australian EditionSo 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, … Continue reading »

Todd Gloria Lays Out Vision For San Diego – San Diego Free Press San Diego Free Press Todd Gloria Lays Out Vision For San DiegoSan Diego Free PressBegan 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 … Continue reading »

Clean Energy Continues to Be a Smart Investment – Natural Resources Defense Council (blog) Clean Energy Continues to Be a Smart InvestmentNatural 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 … Continue reading »

Modesto joins biggies on this list – Modesto Bee Modesto joins biggies on this listModesto BeeWe 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 … Continue reading »

Renewables Expected To Prevail In 2014 Despite Attacks – EarthTechling EarthTechling Renewables Expected To Prevail In 2014 Despite AttacksEarthTechlingBy 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 … Continue reading »

Island First Nation grasps potential of alternative power – Canada First Perspective Island First Nation grasps potential of alternative powerCanada First PerspectiveIn 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 … Continue reading »

Mark Ruffalo wants you to imagine a 100 percent clean energy future – Grist Mark Ruffalo wants you to imagine a 100 percent clean energy futureGrist… 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 … Continue reading »

It had been 26 years since I’d seen South Africa. How it changed — and how it … – Washington Post Washington Post It had been 26 years since I'd seen South Africa. How it changed — and how it …Washington PostBut most of the streets are paved; new, bigger homes run up a neighboring … Continue reading »

Senators reflect on accomplishments, goals – Pacific Daily News Senators reflect on accomplishments, goalsPacific Daily NewsThis 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 … Continue reading »

Progressive populist: Former Mayor Dave Norris reflects on the Charlottesville … – C-VILLE Weekly Progressive populist: Former Mayor Dave Norris reflects on the Charlottesville …C-VILLE WeeklyElected in 2006 on a progressive platform that prioritized the environment as well as housing, jobs, and education for the disadvantaged, Norris made things happen and there's plenty of evidence. … Continue reading »