Entries tagged Economics

True or false? Carbon cap and trade will create jobs

By FactCheck.org Posted Wed Oct 28, 2009 6:31am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Finding the truth amid a war of political advertising. Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Government, Economics, Finding a green job
Cash for Clunkers money should go to plug-in hybrid conversions

By TDG Community Posted Mon Oct 5, 2009 11:04am PDT for daily_green_news 0 Comments

We should use a stimulus plan to get more electric cars. Read full post »
Related topics: Government, Electric Cars, Economics, Hybrids, Cars
Get the best car for your money with new Cash for Clunkers calculator

By Dan Shapley Posted Wed Jul 29, 2009 8:46am PDT for daily_green_news 1 Comments

Magnify your government check by buying a fuel-efficient car that will save you over time. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Shopping, Government, Economics, Cars, Buying a fuel-efficient car
Top 10 U.S. cities of the future

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Jul 28, 2009 11:12am PDT for greenpicks 32 Comments

These smart cities are investing in the health of their residents and making progressive choices for business. Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Parks, Government, Design, Pollution, Economics, Buildings, Mass transit
Microloans with Kiva.org

By Jill Robinson Posted Tue Jun 30, 2009 2:13pm PDT for guest_bloggers 0 Comments

A few bucks goes a long way towards creating independence in the developing world. Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Charity, Economics
Climate bill will save us money on gas

By Megan Treacy Posted Mon Jun 29, 2009 2:15pm PDT for ecogeek 1 Comments

The Waxman-Markey climate bill passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Friday, but it still has to face the Senate and the changes that body may require. ... Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Government, Pollution, Economics, Oil and Gas
Would you pay $175 to save the climate?

By Dan Shapley Posted Wed Jun 24, 2009 10:47am PDT for daily_green_news 12 Comments

A definitive new cost estimate debunks a common criticism of a cap-and-trade carbon regulation as a $3,000-plus "energy tax." Read full post »
Related topics: Science, News, Government, Pollution, Economics
Six upsides of the down economy

By Jeff Yeager Posted Tue Jun 23, 2009 12:19pm PDT for daily_green_cheapskate 1 Comments

The recession may have a silver lining in the form of better quality of life. Learn how to save money and live well. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Economics, Saving Money
And the stimulus money goes to…

By Yoni Levinson Posted Tue Jun 23, 2009 1:17am PDT for ecogeek 1 Comments

If you recall, a big chunk of stimulus money ($25 billion) was made available for car companies who are on the road to developing electric cars. Both the big auto giants and the lightweight electric start-ups applied for as much of said money as pos Read full post »
Related topics: Business, Government, Economics, Cars
How to find a green job

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Jun 2, 2009 12:57pm PDT for the_conscious_consumer 6 Comments

The jury is still out on whether the reality of green jobs will live up to all the hype. But for now, here are answers to some very basic questions about what kinds of green jobs are being created and how to land them. Read full post »
Related topics: Finances, Education, Economics, Finding a green job