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Capitalism at a Crossroads: Profit & Public Purpose in Clean Energy

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Brett Christophers has put his finger on an uncomfortable truth. Renewable energy has reached the point where it is often cheaper to generate than fossil fuels, yet the rate of investment is still far below what climate targets demand. His book, The Price is Wrong: Why Capitalism Won’t Save the … [continued]

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Solnit Calls The Renewable Energy Revolution “Nothing Less Than Astonishing”

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In an editorial in the Guardian, writer, historian, and activist Rebecca Solnit rises above the fray and reminds us how renewables are now adequate to meet almost all our energy needs. The renewable energy transition is happening all around us, and “it is nothing less than astonishing and unbelievable that … [continued]

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The Labor Day Legacy Of Offshore Wind Workers

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Almost one hundred and forty-three years ago, on September 5, 1882, workers in New York City celebrated the first Labor Day holiday with a parade. The occasion became an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of US workers and their contributions to the country’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. … [continued]

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