Kibbutzim in southern Israel want to position their region as the Silicon Valley of renewable energy. Share and Enjoy:

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Ontario has recently proposed comprehensive green energy legislation. We talk to George Smitherman, Ontario’s minister of energy and infrastructure, about aspects of the plan. Share and Enjoy:

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“Ocean power is a true ‘game changer’ in the area of renewable energy,” said Mayor Gavin Newsom. Share and Enjoy:

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The Environmental Defense Fund unveils a series of maps showing where green efficiency and renewable energy businesses are located. No indication if anyone’s hiring, however. Share and Enjoy:

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In Philadelphia, the vice-president, accompanied by cabinet secretaries and other energy experts, talks up green jobs for the middle class. Share and Enjoy:

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission last week helped clear the way for the smart grid with a decision to approve rates for two new high-voltage direct-current lines connecting wind farms in Montana and Wyoming with consumers in Las Vegas. Share and Enjoy:

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Investors in the shipping sector were warned this week that it is difficult to assess which companies present the greatest risks or opportunities as climate and other environmental regulations come into force. Share and Enjoy:

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The President’s budget projections include revenue from an as-yet-nonexistent carbon cap-and-trade system. Share and Enjoy:

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