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Recently we are being bombarded by local and national news reports of the economic crisis, including massive layoffs across all sectors of the economy. Unemployment continues to rise with projections that could exceed a 25 year high of 8.8%. Unemployment offices and job resource centers are swamped with new applicants. Recent job layoffs continue to [...] The idea of building decentralized smart grid’s to distribute power is the talk of the sustainable community currently. By decentralizing the power grid it reduces the vulnerability of terrorism attacks, reduces rolling blackouts and allows the efficient deployment of renewable energy sources like wind and solar. Today marks the beginning of a new era. President Obama understands the importance of creating a sustainable economy. Much of that will have to do with reducing our dependence on foreign oil as well as oil in general by investing in renewable wind, solar and geothermal energy. In turn creating millions of new green collar [...] The proposed $825B economic stimulus plan should boost many facets of the economy. Home builders, manufacturers, retailers and low-income families will share the bulk of the $275 billion in proposed new tax cuts. Renewable energy producers will will also benefit from the new stimulus plan by winning an extension of production tax credits for wind, [...] |
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