Spend More on the Climate, Less on the Military
The U.S. military is beginning to see climate change as a security threat, but the government isn’t making it a high enough priority.
Military vs. Climate Security: The 2011 Budgets Compared
The gap between federal spending on military as opposed to climate security has narrowed but compared to China our progress is meager.
Take This Job and…
We need to update the Johnny Paycheck song for this era of high unemployment and high military spending.
More Jobs, Less War
We should cut the military budget and use that money to fund our transition to a greener economy.
We Have to Trim the Bloated Pentagon Budget and Use the Cash for a ‘Green Dividend’ to Create Good Jobs
How can we come out of this recession with a manufacturing sector and a workforce that are globally competitive, that produce things that people need in the new green economy?
Averting the Next Mortgage Meltdown While Cooling the Planet
A creative solution to the predicted commercial real estate crisis could boost both energy efficiency and tax receipts.
Red Tape Can Kill Green Innovation
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are stifling creative ways to finance solar power for homeowners.
Swords Into Solar Panels
Owego can get solar jobs, but it will take the active involvement of Owego itself.
The Secret About Jobs Military Contractors Don’t Want You to Know
A new report finds military hardware we don’t need isn’t as great for job creation as advertised.
Connecting the Dots in a Green Economy
Global Green Jobs
Advocates for Green Jobs have been mostly long on enthusiasm and short on specifics. This piece fills in some key blanks.