October 17, 2008: Young Workers Have Seen Wages Drop Over the Past 30 Years
A new Center for Economic and Policy Research report finds that workers between the ages of 18 - 29 make about 10 percent less than they did in 1979, and that young union members make 12.4 percent more than their non-unionized peers.
The extended renewable energy tax credits (passed as provisions within the $700 billion Wall Street bailout bill) will be available to large utilities for the first time. Some are speculating that this could have a negative effect on small business in the clean energy industry.
The Wall Street Journal speculates on how the falling price of oil will effect clean energy development.
Politico looks at the feasibility of the large-scale green jobs plans being proposed by both presidetial candidates, and Grist weighs in on Politico’s coverage.
Alternet rounded up some of the most important tidal power projects currently underway.
National Public Radio reports that energy efficient windows developed during the 1970s energy crisis are making a comeback.
The Renewable Energy Finance Forum will be held in Seattle on October 27-28.
Local Green: Wyoming State Representative Keith Gingery (R-Jackson) will propose a state clean energy and energy efficiency bill.
The Los Angeles Times, The Christian Science Monitor, and The San Francisco Chronicle have more information about California’s greenhouse gas reduction plan, which includes green job training, auto emissions reduction, and expanding energy efficiency programs.
–Christopher Greenspan
Tags: green jobs, Oil, Renewable Energy Finance Forum, Tidal Power, Windows, Wyoming