That’s what I like to call it… G² : Government=Green Jobs. I’ve been pondering this notion for over a month now after reading an article this past June. The author took the stance that the green industry is handcuffed to subsidy and regulation. His belief is that green jobs are determined by lobbyists, and notRead… Read more »
It’s my fourth week now since I was asked to be Monday’s featured blogger, and the last three weeks my blog HR: Humans Represent has focused on representing employment related information. This week, the focus is on representing the greening of our society. Chances are your granny had the right idea about living a greenRead… Read more »
Wondering what it is?? Chinese designer Zheng Weixi has created this portable game based on the Rubik’s Cube, which uses electromagnetic induction to create clean energy while you play. All the energy spent playing can then be used to charge small electronic gadgets. Simply pull up a face of the cube to reach the USBRead… Read more »
I love this news for 4 Reasons… Here’s the headline: Ford to add 170 jobs for hybrid and electric cars My four reasons for celebration: 1. Jobs being added here in the US – 170 blue collar workers AND Green Jobs, specifically 2. The product is Green – friendlier to the environment 3. Michigan hasRead… Read more »
I realize this is a Canadian event taking place next week, but I can’t think of one reason why we in the US of A can’t join our North American neighbors and do our part. So what do you say, can’t you at least try?? Reasons why driving your car isn’t doing you any favors:Read… Read more »
Japanese scientists, engineers and financiers have already charted their course and set sail on the botanical city. Forget about that tall building in Dubai, and picture a 3,330 ft. tower and a vertical farm (complete with cornfields and a livestock ranch) floating on a concrete lilypad in the middle of the ocean. By the yearRead… Read more »
I’m going to be submitting this as an op-ed later today. Any comments would be gratefully appreciated! The Off-shore Oil Crisis Demands a Switch to Win-Win Regulation 3.0 Strategy by W. David Stephenson The Obama Administration’s proposal to make the off-shore oil drilling safety program independent of the Minerals Management Service doesn’t address a moreRead… Read more »
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How many blue planets do you know…and love? Today is the day to celebrate Planet Earth — the one with the atmospheric thin blue line that supports life as we know it. Earth: Thin Blue Line Pretty amazing, when you think about it. Of all the stars and all the galaxies out there, our fragileRead… Read more »
As a longtime environmentalist and former Earth Day Organization volunteer, I have a fond place in my heart for Earth Day and what it stands for. And as everyone says, Earth Day should be everyday. Each year, I look at the resources that are available to educate and change every citizen’s daily choices that impactRead… Read more »