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If the Green Economy Is Coming, America Must Start Leading Now

November 9, 2009

Posted by Frances Beinecke in Solving Global Warming

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cleanenergycommonsense, cleantech, climatechange, climatelegislation, energyandclimate2009, fgbbook, globalwarming, graham, greenjobs, indiana, laborunions, manufacturing, steelworkers

Last week, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham said, "The green economy is coming. We can either follow or lead." The senator was explaining why he supports the clean energy and climate legislation that is currently before the Senate. His words...continued

Talking Green Jobs with Steelworkers in Gary, Indiana

September 3, 2009

Posted by Frances Beinecke in Green Enterprise , Solving Global Warming

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energyandclimate2009, globalwarming, greenjobs, indiana, laborunions, lisajackson, madeinamerica, steelworkers, windturbines

On Tuesday afternoon, I traveled through the ailing industrial parks of Gary, Indiana to talk with steelworkers in a large union hall. I had come to attend the Made in America rally and to hear union leaders and EPA Administrator...continued

Workers Rally for Green Jobs, Not Astroturf

September 1, 2009

Posted by Frances Beinecke in Green Enterprise , Solving Global Warming

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astroturf, cleanenergy, energyandclimate2009, globalwarming, greenjobs, indiana, laborunions, simplesteps, steelworkers

This week, the Made in America tour heads to Gary, Indiana, where workers will rally in support of green jobs and climate legislation. These men and women recognize that Gary's ailing steel plants can be revived by producing parts for...continued