Articles tagged “Economics”

Prove Rush Limbaugh Wrong—Get Behind the Hybrid

By Brian Merchant IN Tech & Transport Apr 13 2009

I don't wish to open a can of culture-war worms here, so I'm just going to focus on one particularly unproductive statement recently made by uber-popular talk show host Rush Limbaugh. According to AutoBlog, the so-called "new face of the Republican Party" has some things to say about hybrid electric cars. + READ MORE

Focus on Focus Earth: G20

By David DeFranza IN Focus Earth Apr 3 2009

This week, leaders from around the world met in London to discuss the global economic crisis. This most recent G20 summit, named so because it gathers leaders from the world's 20 leading industrial and developing nations, was focused on finding... + READ MORE

Focus Earth: April 4, 2009: G20 and EPA and NOAA Interviews

By Team Planet Green IN Focus Earth Apr 3 2009

This week, Focus Earth travels to London to report on the G20 conference before returning to Washington to cover new global warming and energy legislation proposed by the Democrats. Then, Bill Blakemore interviews two of President Obama's green-team appointees and... + READ MORE

Meet Change Maker, Jurriaan Kamp, Editor-in-Chief of Ode Magazine

By Jessica Root IN Work & Connect Apr 2 2009

If you've checked out the uplifting eco-publication Ode Magazine, you could only presume that the mastermind behind it all—Jurriaan Kamp—must tout the same utopian world view. And that's the truth. After studying international law, working for the European Parliament, and corresponding for the Dutch daily newspaper, NRD Handelsblad, the native Netherlander no doubt reported on his fair share of bad news. + READ MORE

Focus on Focus Earth: Green Tech Revolution

By David DeFranza IN Focus Earth Mar 27 2009

Part of Barack Obama's $787 billion economic stimulus bill is targeted at new "clean tech" industries, many now located in California. The idea behind clean tech is simple: improve the efficiency of information-based businesses, while at the same time reducing... + READ MORE

Help Make Economic Recovery and Environmentalism Friends

By David DeFranza IN Work & Connect Mar 23 2009

Economy vs. Environment? You can help turn that "versus" into a "hearts." + READ MORE

Focus on Focus Earth: Oil on the Fall

By David DeFranza IN Focus Earth Mar 13 2009

For a time, it seemed like oil prices would keep falling and that an age of cheap oil would once again be upon us. This thought dismayed many environmentalists, who feared that cheaper oil would discourage investment in renewable... + READ MORE

View and Vote - Obama Green Stimulus Projects

POSTED IN GAMES & QUIZZES Mar 9 2009

Focus on Focus Earth: Green Industry Blues

By David DeFranza IN Focus Earth Feb 27 2009

President Barack Obama has made it clear that investing in renewable energy is central to his plans for economic recovery and securing energy independence. Still, companies around the country have announced that they are not immune to hard times and... + READ MORE

Focus on Focus Earth: Economizing Energy

By David DeFranza IN Focus Earth Feb 27 2009

On February 24, 2009, President Barack Obama gave his first address to a joint session of Congress since taking office. While the speech has heavily focused on economic recovery, environmental and energy policy also received significant attention. Specifically, Obama's reintroduction... + READ MORE

Focus Earth: February 21, 2009: China Climate Talks and Obama in Canada

By Team Planet Green IN Focus Earth Feb 20 2009

This week, Focus Earth looks at Detroit automakers, which cut jobs and closed plants despite gas prices continuing to fall across the country. Then, Focus Earth follows President Barack Obama to Canada and Hillary Clinton to China where she will... + READ MORE

Focus on Focus Earth: The Economic Stimulus Bill

By David DeFranza IN Focus Earth Feb 13 2009

At the end of the week, representatives in both the House and Senate continue to tinker with the details of a $790 billion economic stimulus bill that is hoped to help workers and small businesses. Voting was delayed on Thursday... + READ MORE

Focus Earth: February 14, 2008: The Economic Stimulus Bill and A World Without Chocolate

By Team Planet Green IN Focus Earth Feb 13 2009

This week, Focus Earth takes a look at the latest developments in Washington, including an analysis of the economic stimulus bill, remarks from the Interior Department, and a halt on offshore drilling, before looking overseas to the damage caused by... + READ MORE

Focus Earth: February, 6, 2009: A New Appointment and State of the Interior Department

By Team Planet Green IN Focus Earth Feb 6 2009

This week on Focus Earth, President Barack Obama sits down with Charles Gibson to discuss green jobs and his stimulus package. Then, the team looks at the administration's energy agenda, the appointment of Senator Judd Gregg, Toyota's plan to close... + READ MORE

Focus on Focus Earth: A New Appointment

By David DeFranza IN Focus Earth Feb 6 2009

President Barack Obama has talked about creating a diverse cabinet with potentially conflicting views. His latest appointment, Senator Judd Gregg from New Hampshire, is a demonstration that he takes this seriously. Gregg, a Republican, disagrees with Obama on many key... + READ MORE

Focus Earth: January 31, 2009: Ambassador for Change and A Call to Action

By Team Planet Green IN Focus Earth Jan 30 2009

This week, Focus Earth takes a look at President Obama's plans to jumpstart the economy, help the environment, and change the way the United States uses energy. Then, the team takes a close look at Obama's appointment of Todd Stern... + READ MORE

Green Investing with Microloans

By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Jan 23 2009

If you want to start off investing with small amounts and want to know your money is making a significant difference, give microlending a try. + READ MORE

Focus Earth: January 24, 2009: Inauguration Wrap-Up and The Bear Whisperer

By Team Planet Green IN Focus Earth Jan 23 2009

Change has come to Washington and Focus Earth is here with reports and analysis on President Barack Obama's first days in office. Then, the team takes a look at a one New York City's poorest neighborhoods, where one leader is... + READ MORE

Get Help with Green Investing

By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Jan 22 2009

Navigating the financial market certainly isn't easy. Especially if you want to emphasize the greener side of your investments. Knowing where to put your money so it will do the most good for the planet and your wallet is challenging. No one can give you the guaranteed answer you hope to find, but you can at least be pointed in the right direction and get high quality, trustworthy help that will make investing much more comfortable. + READ MORE

Know the Big Industries for Your Green Investing

By Jaymi Heimbuch IN Tech & Transport Jan 21 2009

Navigating the financial market is hard, especially if you want to emphasize the greener side of your investments. It helps to know what the big markets are for green investing so that you can narrow down where you're best off putting your money. + READ MORE