The Economic Benefits of Investing in Clean Energy
Report from Robert Pollin, James Heintz, and Heidi Garrett-Peltier outlines how the economic stimulus program and new legislation can boost U.S. economic growth and employment.
Multimedia & Video
A State-by-State Look at Clean Energy and Job Creation
Interactive map shows that $150 billion in clean-energy investment would create 1.7 million jobs and reduce unemployment across the United States.
A Clean-Energy Standard Would Lower Household Electricity Bills
A map from Ben Furnas shows that a bold renewable electricity standard would save families and businesses money in every state.
The Greening of Newark
Mayor Cory Booker gives an inside look into how Newark is transforming its economy with green jobs and spaces.
Recent Publications
- Wired for Progress 2.0: Building a National Clean-Energy Smart Grid
- Global Warming’s Six Americas: An Audience Segmentation Analysis
- Green Jobs/Green Homes NY: Creating Good Jobs in a Clean-Energy Economy
- Investing in a Green Economy: Using Cap-and-Trade Auction Revenue to Help American Families and Spur Clean Energy Innovation
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Energy & Environment
U.S.-China Cooperation Creates Path to Copenhagen Success
Agreements announced in Beijing this week show that
international negotiations are still alive and well, write Julian L. Wong and Andrew Light.Energy & Environment
Spruce Up Your Furniture
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Farmers Aren’t the Obstacle in the Global Warming Fight
Farmers and rural Americans stand to gain much from climate change legislation, writes Jake Caldwell. More on Energy & Environment
The U.S. Clean Energy Economy: A Look at Jobs, Savings, Investment, Competitiveness, and the Costs of Inaction
Carbon Offsets Would Be a Boon to Farmers: Agriculture’s Benefits Would Outweigh Costs
The Next Phase: CAP Trip Report and Findings on the Future of U.S.-China Relations
Let’s Roll Up Our Sleeves Again: Time for a National Clean-Energy Manufacturing Strategy
Interactive Quiz: Which Is Greener?: It's Easy Being Green
Fact sheet: A Roadmap for U.S.–China Collaboration on Carbon Capture and Sequestration: Report Summary
Cooperation Is the Key: Proposal for U.S.-China Collaboration on Climate Technology
Green Jobs: Arce-Contreras on Opportunity for Latinos
Increasing Competitiveness Through Clean Energy: CAP Action's Podesta Testifies
The Green Bank Is Essential for a Clean-Energy Strategy: Would Spur Investment and Increase Competitiveness
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