green economy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 10, 2009
1:54 PM

CONTACT: American Rivers
Betsy Otto, American Rivers, (202) 347-7550 x3033
Angela Dicianno, American Rivers, (202) 347-7550 x3103

Senate Economic Recovery Plan Is Big Step Forward for Jobs, Clean Water

Statement by Betsy Otto, American Rivers

WASHINGTON - February 10 - American Rivers today applauded the U.S. Senate for passing H.R. 1, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, which will create jobs, put our nation on the path to economic growth, and transform the way we manage clean water and rivers, bringing real health and quality of life benefits to communities nationwide.

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American Rivers is the only national organization standing up for healthy rivers so our communities can thrive. Through national advocacy, innovative solutions and our growing network of strategic partners, we protect and promote our rivers as valuable assets that are vital to our health, safety and quality of life.

Founded in 1973, American Rivers has more than 65,000 members and supporters nationwide, with offices in Washington, DC and the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, Midwest, Southeast, California and Northwest regions.

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Posted in Economy/Trade, green economy, stimulus

Doing the Recovery Right

For most of the past generation, the aims of environmental sustainability and social justice were seen as equally worthy, yet painfully and unavoidably in conflict. Tree huggers and spotted owls were pitted against loggers and hard hats. Fighting global warming was held to inevitably worsen global poverty and vice versa.

Posted in green building, green economy, stimulus

7 Fixes from the Green Economy

Everyone now understands that the economy is broken. What our members and readers have known for years- that the economy is not working for people and the planet-is now playing out on Wall Street and Main Street every day.

Posted in green economy

The Speech President Obama Should Deliver… But Won't

David Korten's new book Agenda for a New Economy: From Phantom Wealth to Real Wealth outlines an agenda to bring into being a new economy-locally based, community oriented, and devoted to creating a better life for all, not simply increasing profits.

In this special pre-publication excerpt, Korten summarizes his version of the economic address to the nation he wishes Barack Obama were able to deliver.

Posted in green economy, inauguration

Green-Collar Economy Taking Root in Chicago

The lot where Isaac Wright Jr., ex-con, tends vegetables next to abandoned railroad tracks and across the street from a boarded-up house is the intersection of social justice, environmental righteousness and economic prosperity.

Posted in green economy, green jobs

Greening The Stimulus

Bill McKibben:

Posted in green economy, stimulus

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 8, 2009
2:43 PM

CONTACT: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Erin Allweiss, 202-513-6254 or 202-277-8370 (cell)

Environment and Labor Usher in Next Generation of Congressional Green Leaders

Stand Together to Call for a Green Economic Recovery

WASHINGTON - January 8 - As America welcomes a new Congress this week, the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), joined by the Blue Green Alliance Action Fund, ushered in the next generation of green leaders: freshmen representatives from around the nation who are committed to repowering America with clean energy and green jobs.

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The Natural Resources Defense Council is a national, nonprofit organization of scientists, lawyers and environmental specialists dedicated to protecting public health and the environment. Founded in 1970, NRDC has 1.2 million members and online activists, served from offices in New York, Washington, Chicago, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Beijing.

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Posted in green economy, Politics

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 7, 2009
1:32 PM

CONTACT: Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)
Kate Slusark, 212-727-4592

Paterson Announces New Energy Agenda to Stimulate Economy, Create Jobs

New York Energy Plan a Model for New Administration in Washington

ALBANY - January 7 - In his State of the State speech today, Governor Paterson announced a comprehensive energy agenda that will reduce pollution, spur job growth and further propel New York forward as a leader in clean energy investment.

Paterson's clean energy commitments to New Yorkers include:

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Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Links:

Posted in Environment, green economy

States Should Lead Green Recovery Investment

Today, our nation is facing two crises: One is our failing economy, and the other is global warming.

The good news is that President-elect Obama appears ready to explore how to use this challenge and opportunity to help rebuild the U.S. economy and energy infrastructure through a green recovery package, with 21st-century green technologies.

Posted in green economy, localism, stimulus

A Trillion Dollar Recovery

Poverty is on the rise, record numbers of people are relying on food stamps and we've seen no relief for the foreclosure crisis.

Posted in green economy, stimulus