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So, I attended the Green LA Coalition and Liberty Hill-sponsored event meant to let us all know how the billions headed for California will be spent. The verdict? For small businesses, like mine, and nonprofits, it might be tough to get in on the action unless you’re prepared to work as a government contractor, which [...]
Although some of the heavy hitters are still major players, 2008 has shown growth in renewable energy markets that had been weak previously. New players however are entering the renewable energy field, according to Clean Energy Trends 2009 report. France The vast majority of the electricity generated in France comes from its 59 nuclear reactors. [...]
For the first time the South African government has put in place realistic support that will begin the investment needed to reach our goal of sourcing 2% of our energy needs from renewable energy by 2013. What Is the Challenge In 2003 the Government set a target of 10,000 GWh of energy to be produced [...]
Regional officials are talking about using $25 million in bailout money to help MARTA cover its operating costs. The Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) recommended last week that funds earmarked for transit improvements go towards keeping MARTA afloat. The transit system is unable to cover its budget shortfall and operating costs, due to strict regulations on [...]
A new documentary film, “Food Inc.” exposes a frightening portrait of how dysfunctional and destructive our food system has become, and how dishonest corporations repeatedly compromise safety for profit. The movie illustrates how our nation is almost totally divorced from seasonal food, biodiversity and local production. We have entrusted the safety of our food system to a small handful of huge greedy corporations that are destroying us and the planet with massive monoculture factory farms and poisonous chemicals.
