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Musk Needs A Wake-Up Call About Reworking The US Economy, Says Senator Elizabeth Warren

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If there’s anyone who can offer a prescription to cure the US economy, it’s Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA). It was her idea to create the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau as a way to stop scams and hold financial firms accountable when they cheat people. Now billionaire Elon Musk has bought … [continued]

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What Do a National Lab, a Home Builder, and an Elephant Have in Common?

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Answer: They’re all advancing heat pump water heaters! Late last year I went on an epic Heat Pump Water Heater Tour across America — where I visited a bunch of amazing individuals and organizations making heat pump water heaters the de facto hot shower provider of the 21st century. I … [continued]

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New energy efficiency programs aim to put savings into pockets of Ontarians

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(By Liz Small) A new government energy efficiency program, designed to save Ontario homeowners on their energy bills, was announced last week in Tiverton. To read the entire article online, … Continue reading New energy efficiency programs aim to put savings into pockets of Ontarians

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China Curbed Oligarchs, Made Education & Housing Cheaper for 90% — Meanwhile, In USA…

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I have a habit of picking up books on China, as it’s the biggest country in the world that doesn’t tell everyone everything it’s doing all the time, unlike my southern neighbor, the United States. I’ve read books by Chinese authors, global diplomats, historians, and youth influencers about the country. … [continued]

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6 Organizations Join US Green Workforce Collaborative

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The most critical resource needed in the ongoing transition to electric vehicles isn’t lithium, silicon, or nickel — it’s an adequate workforce. Training people for the green industrial workforce needed for the 21st century industrial revolution is critical, needed in high volume, and hard to get and keep at the … [continued]

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Using Commercial Freezers to Balance the Grid in Australia

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In the ongoing quest to move to a more stable grid, one underpinned by renewable energy, all options are being considered, whether it is the humble home hot water system or even commercial freezers. As one of our readers commented, “Brilliant, low hanging fruit. Bring it on.” In many ways … [continued]

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