In order to push the green energy message forward, as well as a sound economic message, I am going to vote for Jill Stein for President. Since Massachusetts is strong for President Obama, this would be the state to show electoral support … [Read more...]
On Hole Cards, Or, “Drill, Baby, Drill”? Why? Is Canada Out Of Sand?
In America, today, there are three kinds of drivers: those who look at the other gas pumps down at the ol’ gas station and think: “Oh my God, I can’t believe how much that guy’s spending on gas”, those who look at their own pump down at the … [Read more...]
On Redistribution, Or, “Afghanistan Peace Dividend Stimulus Lotto? OK!”
They tell us we’re dropping about $10 billion a month in Afghanistan so we can catch that Bin Laden guy...but eventually, we’re gonna catch him, and as soon as we do you can imagine that folks will be wondering why we’re still over there – … [Read more...]
Connecting for Change Is Coming To New Bedford This Weekend.
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." -Margaret Mead This weekend, inspiring leaders of social causes will descend upon New Bedford Massachusetts … [Read more...]
Show Up and Speak Up for Climate Change Legislation
Congress is heading back home for the August recess this week. Apparently our Senators need to rest after they failed to take up both a clean energy and climate bill and an oil spill bill. Legislative inaction must be more tiring than I … [Read more...]
Yeah Gov! (Patrick’s green record)
From CA's former environmental chief: As mudslides on the west coast and an epic blizzard on the East Coast competed for news coverage last week, nothing could dim the glow of an economic report that contained a remarkable conclusion: … [Read more...]
Comment of the Day: Gov. Patrick’s Green record
From stomv, in response to the jconway's contention: "I have had four years of great plans and rhetoric from patrick and four years of him not delivering. Just saying." On this, he's delivered in spades.We've joined … [Read more...]
Say Yes to Cape Wind — Tell Salazar to Support Good, Green Jobs
In a letter calling on the Interior Secretary to support Cape Wind, Electrical Workers head Ed Hill writes: If allowed to proceed, Cape Wind will create 600 to 1,000 jobs, employment opportunities that are critical to IBEW members. When … [Read more...]
Stop Delaying Cape Wind Say Unions, Enviornmentalists
Now the project--which would power up to three-quarters of Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket with approximately 450 megawatts of emissions-free electricity-is facing another delay. Unions and environmental groups are speaking … [Read more...]
Green the auto bailout
UPDATE: Looks like pretty much everyone else has had the same thought. Well, this time it's the auto industry with hat in hand, asking for a gov't bailout. And Dems are inclined to give it to them. Automakers already want an … [Read more...]