green economy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 11, 2008
1:23 PM

Tony Kreindler, 202-572-3378 (office), 202-210-5791 (cell),

Poll: Majority of Americans Want Action on Climate to Rebuild US Economy

Most Want Economic Rebuilding Paid for With Carbon Auction, Not Taxes or Debt

WASHINGTON - November 11 - According to new post-election poll results released today by Environmental Defense Fund, a majority of Americans say that given the current economic crisis, now is the time to address climate change -- because investing in clean energy will create millions of new jobs and rebuild the economy.

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Environmental Defense Fund, a leading national nonprofit organization, represents more than 500,000 members. Since 1967, Environmental Defense Fund has linked science, economics, law and innovative private-sector partnerships to create breakthrough solutions to the most serious environmental problems. For more information, visit www.edf.org.

Posted in climate change, green economy

The Climate for Change

The inspiring and transformative choice by the American people to elect Barack Obama as our 44th president lays the foundation for another fateful choice that he -- and we -- must make this January to begin an emergency rescue of human civilization from the imminent and rapidly growing threat posed by the climate crisis.

Posted in climate change, green economy, renewable energy

Energy: Can Obama Keep It Clean?

As pretty much every poll prior to the election told us, the American public still ranks environmental concerns way down the list of challenges they want their next president to address, while the economy and energy consistently rank near the top. But even as the financial crisis consumes Americans' minds, there remains a looming environmental crisis.

Posted in beyond obama, Energy, green economy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 6, 2008
2:31 PM

CONTACT: Friends of the Earth
Nick Berning, Friends of the Earth, 202-222-0748

Unemployment Claims Worst in 25 Years; Clean Infrastructure Investments to Create Green Jobs Needed Now

WASHINGTON - November 6 - The Department of Labor reported today total jobless rolls have climbed to the highest level in 25 years: 3,845,000 Americans continued to collect unemployment benefits in the most recent week for which data is available.

Friends of the Earth President Brent Blackwelder said the news underscores the need for rapid investments in clean energy infrastructure that can create green-collar jobs.

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Friends of the Earth is the U.S. voice of the world's largest grassroots environmental network, with member groups in 70 countries. Since 1969, Friends of the Earth has fought to create a more healthy, just world.

Posted in green economy, renewable energy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 5, 2008
9:01 AM

CONTACT: Defenders of Wildlife
Cat Lazaroff, (202) 772-3270

Obama Administration Offers Opportunities to Advance Environmental Issues

Comments by Defenders of Wildlife President Rodger Schlickeisen

WASHINGTON - November 5 - The historic victories of President-elect Barack Obama and environmental champions in Congress create a new era of opportunity for environmental priorities, according to Defenders of Wildlife president Rodger Schlickeisen.

"A new day is dawning in Congress and the White House. Environmental champions won major victories at the polls yesterday, and the prospects for environmental progress in 2009 look bright.

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Defenders of Wildlife is dedicated to the protection of all native animals and plants in their natural communities. With more than 1 million members and activists, Defenders of Wildlife is a leading advocate for innovative solutions to safeguard our wildlife heritage for generations to come. For more information, visit www.defenders.org.

Posted in beyond obama, Environment, green economy

Obama's Green Jobs Revolution

Barack Obama is promising a $150bn "Apollo project" to bring jobs and energy security to the US through a new alternative energy economy, if his final push for votes brings victory in the presidential election on Tuesday.

Posted in beyond obama, green economy

Working Together for a Green New Deal

This article is adapted from The Green Collar Economy, by Van Jones with Ariane Conrad.

Posted in green economy

Wanted: A Climate Bailout

What a difference an emergency makes. Scare people enough and $700 billion can materialize almost overnight. The White House can repudiate its core economic philosophy--government should leave markets alone--within hours. Congress, where spending bills sometimes wait years to reach the floor, can pass one of the costliest laws in its history within days. Even the endlessly fickle media can provide 24/7 news coverage, making the emergency the topic on everyone's mind.

Posted in bailout, climate change, Environment, green economy

Green Jobs Plans Could Solve 'Twin Crises'

NEW YORK - Worldwide efforts to overcome the current economic crisis will require more spending on green industry, which will also help slow and possibly reverse the impending climate crisis, say two new studies released this week.

Posted in financial crisis, green economy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 30, 2008
3:22 PM

CONTACT: Worldwatch Institute

Beyond the Banks: Bail Out the Environment, Create Jobs

WASHINGTON - October 30 - As capital markets around the world are being rescued by national governments, global unemployment is reaching record levels and the labor market is expanding by tens of millions of workers each year. In the face of the twin challenges of stagnating economies and climate change, stimulating green industry is more important than ever, according to a new assessment released by the Worldwatch Institute.

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Posted in Environment, green economy

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