What You May Have Missed on the Recovery Act, on the Internet and in Your Schools
There’s been a lot of commentrary today about the Recovery Act that you might have missed. Christina Romer, Chair of the Council of Economic Advisors, writes on her new blog about the employment effects and investments in the clean energy economy, complete with the usual illustrative charts. If you haven’t subscribed to the White House [...]
Moving America’s Clean Energy Economy Forward: Boost for Biofuels, Clean Coal
In his State of the Union Address last month, the President promised that this Administration would move aggressively to catalyze American innovation and economic growth, especially in a competitive global environment — and he pointed out that, "no area is more ripe for such innovation than energy."
Today, at a meeting with a bipartisan group of [...]
Progress on Green Jobs from the Recovery Act
Ed. Note: You may have missed yesterday’s CEA report on the Recovery Act finding that it has saved or created 1.5-2 million jobs; Heather Zichal takes a look at the green jobs component of the data.
A report delivered by the Council of Economic Advisers today found that the clean energy investments of the American Recovery [...]
$100 Million More for Green Grants Out the Door
In the new video below, Labor Secretary Solis announces $100 million in green jobs training grants. These grants are part of a larger Recovery Act initiative — totaling $500 million — to prepare workers for careers in the energy efficiency and renewable energy industries. It’s well understood how much of a win-win these investments are, [...]
"A Meaningful and Unprecedented Breakthrough Here in Copenhagen"
In a much-anticipated United Nations climate change conference in Copenhagen, Denmark, the President arrived after nearly two weeks of work with the firm intention of seizing the opportunity to get something solid done. And as he explained in remarks at the end of the day, defying many expectations, the world will not leave empty-handed:
Today we’ve [...]
On the Ground in Copenhagen: CEQ Chair Sutley
Ed. Note: See previous installments from Interior Secretary Salazar, EPA Administrator Jackson and Assistant Secretary of Energy Sandalow, Secretary of Commerce Locke, Secretary of Energy Chu, and Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack.
With the President’s arrival, a quick look back at what’s been going on. Secretary of State Clinton arrived in Copenhagen late, late Wednesday night and delivered [...]
