October 30, 2008: The Financial Crisis Stings Public Transit
American International Group’s (A.I.G.) financial troubles are reverberating through the nation’s public transportation systems.
The Yale Forum on Climate Change and the Media looks at the growth of public transit ridership.
Earth2Tech reports that the clean energy downturn has generated enthusiasm among some venture capitalists.
Institute For Local Self-Reliance co-founder David Morris argues that the current clean energy downturn is similar to the one that occurred in 1981, but this time it “is in better shape for a fight.”
Green For All put together a video montage of highlights from September’s Green Jobs Now day of national action.
A piece at The Huffington Post looks at the relationship between conservatism, morality, and inequality.
Local Green: The International Herald Tribune takes a close look at 30 years of successful energy efficiency policy in California.
The San Francisco Bay Guardian looks at the energy related California state ballot propositions 7 and 10 (along with city proposition H).
Colorado utility company Xcel Energy has decided to drastically cut its solar energy subsidy program.
First Solar will invest $25 million in Solar City - a solar panel leasing startup.
The Biokube Venus is a septic system that can make household wastewater safe for watering lawns.
–Christopher Greenspan
Tags: California State Ballot Propositions, First Solar, Green For All, Green Jobs Now, Public Transit, Solar City, Xcel Energy