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The elusive green-collar job With all the upbeat talk about an environmental labor boom, is rhetoric running away from reality?	Adam Stein	11 Jan 2008	Gristmill

Topics: climate, economy, energy, energy efficiency, green jobs (all these topics)

Investors see opportunity in efficiency and wind Energy stocks are looking attractive	Joseph Romm	10 Jan 2008	Gristmill

Topics: energy efficiency, wind power, renewable energy, energy, economy, business (all these topics)

Peter Barnes' cap-and-dividend plan is fatally incomplete An effective climate plans needs to incorporate intelligently regulated energy efficiency standards	Joseph Romm	05 Jan 2008	Gristmill

Topics: carbon trading, climate, energy, energy efficiency, politics (all these topics)

Don't Go Toward the Light Compact fluorescents can cause health problems, say groups		04 Jan 2008	News
Posted at 10:22 AM on 04 Jan 2008 As Australia, Britain, and the good ol' U.S. of A make plans to phase out traditional energy-sucking light bulbs, health concerns are being raised about compact fluorescents, the most popular alternative. The British Association of Dermatologists says CFLs can cause rashes on folks with photosensitive skin, the U.K. Migraine Action Association suggests that the bulbs can trigger ...
Topics: energy, energy at home, energy efficiency, green living, health, news (all these topics)

Survey says ... Two thirds of likely caucus voters in Iowa think conservation more important than coal	Sean Casten	02 Jan 2008	Gristmill

Topics: coal, elections, energy, energy efficiency, Iowa, politics, presidential race 08, renewable energy (all these topics)

Sari, No Can Do Energy efficiency a tough sell to small businesses in India		27 Dec 2007	News
Posted at 4:07 PM on 27 Dec 2007 India's 4.5 million small or medium businesses produce 70 percent of the country's industrial pollution, according to a World Bank study. But most of those small-scale entrepreneurs can't afford the upfront cost of energy-efficient equipment -- or aren't persuaded of its usefulness -- creating a barrier to India's attempts to curb emissions from its fast-growing economy. Many areas of th ...
Topics: business, climate, energy, energy efficiency, India, news (all these topics)

LED Christmas lighting is cool -- literally Safe, energy-efficient holiday lights	Joseph Romm	21 Dec 2007	Gristmill

Topics: holiday, energy, energy efficiency, energy at home (all these topics)

How can California become more energy efficient? California looks for yet more clean energy	Joseph Romm	17 Dec 2007	Gristmill

Topics: energy efficiency, renewable energy, energy, California (all these topics)

CNBC energy bill debate with Dan Weiss The economic benefits of going green	Joseph Romm	12 Dec 2007	Gristmill

Topics: renewable energy, energy, climate, legislation, politics, economy, energy efficiency (all these topics)

The Pluck of the Irish Ireland will phase out incandescent light bulbs		07 Dec 2007	News
Posted at 1:22 PM on 07 Dec 2007 So Australia wants to phase out incandescent light bulbs by 2010? Ireland plans to do it by as early as January 2009. Anybody wanna try to top that? source:� Reuters see also, in Grist:� Environmentalists upset over Dublin's planned U2 Tower From the Archives On Track. California declares emissions-reduction target, requires industry to track emissions. Stall That an ...
Topics: energy, energy efficiency, Ireland, news (all these topics)

How many Texas mayors does it take ... ?	Joseph Romm	05 Dec 2007	Gristmill

Topics: energy, energy at home, energy efficiency, Texas (all these topics)

In Efficiency U.S. could slash emissions at little cost through boosted efficiency, says report		30 Nov 2007	News
Posted at 10:16 AM on 30 Nov 2007 The U.S. could significantly slash its greenhouse-gas emissions "at manageable costs to the economy," says a new study from consulting firm McKinsey & Company. Assuming no significant change in consumer lifestyle, researchers did an in-depth cost-benefit analysis of various options for reducing GHG emissions. Their conclusions: "clean coal" is ...
Topics: energy, energy efficiency, greenhouse-gas emissions, news, scientific research, United States (all these topics)

The Way We Live Now Energy efficiency just leaves more money to squander, says study		29 Nov 2007	News
Posted at 2:19 PM on 29 Nov 2007 As more and more vehicles and appliances become energy efficient, Americans save money -- then spend that money on more and bigger vehicles and appliances, a new study finds. Sigh. From the Archives A Plan With Garrett. Midnight Oil frontman is Australia's new environment minister. Another Headache. FEMA sets deadline for Katrina trailer park closures. ...
Topics: consumerism, energy, energy efficiency, news (all these topics)

So That's Why It's Called an Evergreen Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree will be efficiently lit		21 Nov 2007	News
Posted at 2:40 PM on 21 Nov 2007 The Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree is up; once it's lit on Nov. 28, we can no longer deny that The Holiday Season is in full swing. We can, however, ogle the tree guilt-free, as the towering evergreen will be lit by energy-efficient LED bulbs and powered in part by solar energy. sources:� Associated Press, amNewYork see also, in Grist:� Times Square New Year's Eve ...
Topics: energy, energy efficiency, green living, holiday, news (all these topics)

Java Script On reheating coffee	Umbra Fisk	21 Nov 2007	Ask Umbra
Dear Umbra, As a web developer for a certain respectable online magazine somewhere in the Pacific Northwest, I drink a lot of coffee to keep me alert and my very demanding employers happy. However, in my constant imbibing of the dark elixir, I'm concerned about the energy use involved. Specifically, I can only drink coffee piping hot, and sometimes when I take a break from being wired and resume my regimen, what little coffee is left is i ...
Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, energy efficiency, food, green living (all these topics)

Shameless self-promotion RED positioned to fund $1.5 billion of recycled energy projects	Sean Casten	16 Nov 2007	Gristmill

Topics: business, energy, energy efficiency, recycling, shameless self-promotion (all these topics)

The Innkeeper's Strife On green hotels	Umbra Fisk	14 Nov 2007	Ask Umbra
Dear Umbra, My husband and I are Americans who own a small budget hotel in Rome, Italy. We try to be as eco-friendly as possible: our cafe is local, organic, and vegetarian, we use compact fluorescent bulbs where we can (although cannot find an alternative for the halogen lighting systems we have), we use eco-friendly cleaning products, including the old standbys like vinegar and baking soda, we recycle and use all recycled paper p ...
Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, consumerism, energy efficiency, greening biz operations (all these topics)

What is a smart grid? Interview with smart grid expert Steve Pullins, part one	David Roberts	12 Nov 2007	Gristmill

Topics: electricity grid, energy efficiency, energy (all these topics)

Portland of the Fee Portland, Ore., will pay builders to build green		09 Nov 2007	News
Posted at 2:07 PM on 09 Nov 2007 Portland, Ore., has unveiled an innovative plan to slash greenhouse-gas emissions. The city will require an energy-efficiency inspection of new homes, then levy a tax on builders who have merely complied with Oregon's efficiency requirements. Builders who construct homes 30 percent more efficient than the state building code requires will escape the fee; those who go above and beyond, with cons ...
Topics: carbon tax, energy, energy efficiency, green building, innovation, news, placemaking, Portland (all these topics)

Strip Tease On power strips	Umbra Fisk	05 Nov 2007	Ask Umbra

Topics: advice, Ask Umbra, energy at home, energy efficiency (all these topics)

Seven Days, Seven Ways Easy ways to cut your energy use, one day at a time		05 Nov 2007	Grist Feature
Grist prez Chip Giller appeared on NBC's Today show on Monday, Nov. 5, chatting with Meredith Vieira about easy ways anyone can cut their energy use and help fight global warming. Follow one hint a day and you're on your way! Day 1: Turn Down the Heat Here's a quick, easy solution that will save you money and save energy: turn down your thermostat. Lowering your heat in winter by just 2 degrees can cut your e ...
Topics: climate, ecological footprint, energy at home, energy efficiency, green living (all these topics)

Clinton's climate and energy plan Some reflections on the strengths and weaknesses of Hillary's new proposal	David Roberts	05 Nov 2007	Gristmill

Topics: biofuels, business, carbon trading, climate, climate equity, coal, elections, energy, energy efficiency, Hillary Clinton, politics, presidential race 08, public transportation (all these topics)

U.S. Mayors Climate Conference: Bloomberg Four principles that should guide federal climate change policy	David Roberts	05 Nov 2007	Gristmill

Topics: carbon tax, climate, climate change mitigation, energy, energy efficiency, politics (all these topics)

Chip on the 'Today' show 7 easy steps to reduce your carbon emissions	David Roberts	05 Nov 2007	Gristmill

Topics: energy, energy efficiency, shameless self-promotion, TV (all these topics)

China's immoral energy policy: Part II The efficient alternative to coal power in China	Joseph Romm	01 Nov 2007	Gristmill

Topics: energy efficiency, politics, energy, China (all these topics)

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