Mar 17
States that could, in the future, attract manufacturing jobs using low reliance on coal as a marketing tool. Image credit: J.Laumer, with USEIA data.
A few days ago I asserted that
total coal consumption per state is a more useful metric than coal dependency for electricity. In this post, which borrows a graphic from the linked one, I'd like to take the insight to the next level.
Job "leakage," from here on out, is also an interstate game.
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Mar 16
This opinion piece is by Marian E. Hopkins, Senior Director at the Business Roundtable.
A couple of weeks ago, President Obama met with Business Roundtable's member CEOs, and
his speech reminded me of the "space race" of the 21st century - the development and deployment of green energy technology - something I
recently discussed on Treehugger. In his speech, he called for a "smart energy policy" based on enhan...
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Mar 15
Credit: H&M
Before the comments start rolling in, I'd like to acknowledge H&M for their use of sustainable textiles in the business of fast fashion. Available this month, the "Garden Collection" incorporates tencel, recycled polyester, organic linen, and organic cotton.
H&M has been grabbing headlines lately, from
destroying clothes to their
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