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The green economy is nigh. Here are the jobs, the companies and the future of sustainable earth. Let's track what drives the green economy - people, jobs, investment and markets. And then we need to measure how we're doing.
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Green Builders’ Study Forecasts Job Growth - Green Inc. Blog - NYTimes.comGreen Builders’ Study Forecasts Job Growth Building green could add hundreds of billions of dollars to the economy, according to a new report released by the United States Green Building Council . The study, conducted by consultants Booz Allen Hamilton , predicts that over the next four ...
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Doubts raised on nuclear industry viabilityThe investment in nuclear power has been growing around the world over the last few years, being viewed as a means for countries to control their energy security, avoid the price fluctuations of other energy sources, and reduce their carbon dioxide emissions, but concerns are now being raised. A...
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Nuclear fusion: Coming to a basement near you soon | DVICELawrenceville Plasma Physics Inc. debuted their Focus-Fusion-1 dense plasma focus research reactor in mid-October, after nearly 8 years of research and building. In the blink of an eye, this freezer-sized nuclear fusion demo machine can push more than 100 gigawatts of power through a space ...
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GE Transportation and CSR Qishuyan Finalize Locomotive Diesel Engine Joint VentureGE Transportation announced today the formation of a joint venture company with CSR Qishuyan Locomotive Co., Ltd., a unit of China South Locomotive and Rolling Stock Corporation Limited (CSR), to develop, build and service GE’s Evolution® Series locomotive diesel engines in China.
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GE, Chinese Partners Sign Agreements to Advance Clean Technologies, Create Jobs;‘Company’ to Country’ strategy leads to growth opportunities
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1PNNL: Newsroom - Scrubbing sulfurWhatcha bet "we the people" give this away for free AND THEN pay for it twice by granting "pollution credits" and tax breaks to those industries that employ it! As opposed to say, the motorcycle helmet approach for individuals where one gets fined if they don't buy AND use one! Ain't it ...JDP added 2 months ago
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2Homeowners Shopping for Solar Panels Find Prices Have Dropped - NYTimes.com"The electric bill on his 7,000-square-foot house and garage has typically run $600 to $700 a month, but he expects a reduction of 40 to 80 percent." As my electric bill for a year is less than half of Mr. Hare's monthly electric bill, I don't think that I will be spending $77,000 on solar ...Geoffrey Ames added 2 months ago
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Efficiency Drive Could Cut Energy Use 23% by 2020, Study Finds - NYTimes.comHow To Stop Drafts and Save On Energy Bills Imagine leaving a window open all winter long -- the heat loss, cold drafts and wasted energy! If your home has a folding pull-down attic stair, a whole house fan, a fireplace or clothes dryer, that may be just what is occurring in your home every day. ...mark tyrol added 3 months ago
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For the Music Lover... A must see video | A Distinctive WorldThis film features over 100 musicians and includes live performances of music ranging from Native Indian Reservations to South African Townships... To performances in the Himalayan Mountains.dmionline added 4 months ago
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1Climate Bill Helps Utilities More Than Oil Companies - Yahoo! NewsBoo hoo. The oil companies got "short changed" on the free carbon credits bandwagon. Frankly, it seems like most of the American consumer's "free change" has already gone to or is / will be going to the oil companies anyway!JDP added 4 months ago
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