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Millions of green jobs will be created under the Green New Deal. Image from Green for All. Roger H. Bezdek The Green New Deal (GND) refers to proposals designed to address climate change, economic inequality, and other issues. The name derives from the New Deal, and the concept of the GND combines President […] Alan Betts Image: endalltyranny.wordpress.com The collapse of the global capitalist economy in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic has valuable lessons for us. Capitalism searches for places, people and resources that can be exploited to maximize profit and minimize costs. Capitalism has no moral guiding principles, it simply demands growth and profits, with no […] There are important policy discussions taking place right now involving climate change, public health, and a sustainable economy. Thanks to a grant from the Regenerative Food Network in our 25th Anniversary year, SolarFest is pleased to co-host our keynote address with the Center for the Advancement of Public Action at Bennington College. June 20th, 2020 | Tags: Economy, event, Solarfest, vermont | Category: Economics, Events, Vermont | Leave a comment Dr. Roger H. Bezdek Summary: In the USA and other nations there is intense interest in the Green New Deal (GND) and its jobs implications. However, there has not be a comprehensive analysis of the potential jobs impacts of the GND. This paper remedies this deficiency and provides estimates of the jobs likely to be […] Antarctic sunset. NOAA photo. By Roy Morrison The fact that it was warmer in parts of the U.S. and Europe in February 2018 than at the North Pole should get more than our passing attention. It is time to pursue a global agenda for dramatic and healing change an emergency basis. It is a […] Rock Concert fire show (Les Panchyshyn, Wikimedia Commons) By George Harvey Freedom of speech? Imagine being in at a really great indoor rock concert. You got a really good seat, about five rows back from the stage and right in the center of the theater. Exiting out will be a chore, […] While the new creation of the Vermont Climate Action Commission is an important step, it’s not charting new territory. There has been needed, growing momentum for this type of challenge-to-opportunity response. Here are a few specific opportunities for you to learn more about and get engaged in two of those important efforts, including:
You can now view the full version of our current issue of Green Energy Times from the ‘Current & Past Issues’ Quick Link here in the left side of this page. There is a lot of exciting information in this issue, like where to find Solar Installers in your area, Green Builders, Building Efficiency and […] University of Vermont President Tom Sullivan and Green Mountain Power CEO Mary Powell hold a press conference to announce an agreement that will promote educational, environmental and economic development growth in Vermont on Tuesday, November 26, 2013 Green Mountain Power and the University of Vermont announced today they have entered into an agreement […] |
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ASES Solar: Call for Participation  Exciting news! The Call for Participation for ASES’ 50th Annual National Solar Conference, SOLAR 2021: Empowering a Sustainable Future is OPEN. Send in your proposal(s) before January 15, 2021 at ases.org/participate2021. The conference will take place August 3-6, 2021 in Boulder, CO on the University of Colorado, Boulder campus. Contact conference@ases.org if you have any questions. See you at #SOLAR2021Boulder! |
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