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Search Results: greenBrown Is GreenPublished: Jul 8, 2010 by Will Urquhart
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Green Energy
Outside of the Good Jobs, Green Jobs Conference held in Washington, D.C. on May 5, 2010 stood two very different yet very similar brown trucks; one a 1935 classic Walker brown truck, and the other as equally recognizable, but a touch more modern. The 2010 UPS delivery mobile is being considered the world’s most efficient delivery truck. Arnold Wellman, Vice President of Public Affairs for UPS introduced the two energy efficient trucks at the conference not only to show off the new, modern green-friendly trucks driving around but to remind people that UPS has been environmentally conscious since the 1930's.
Making States More GreenPublished: Jun 21, 2010 by Will Urquhart
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Green Energy
originally posted on 5/27/2010 The question on how states and local level governments can assist the green wave is commonly considered, especially when discussing the current job market and nation’s economy. Michael Fedor, the Pennsylvania state director for Repower America, and Adam Graber, PennEnvironment, bring up various ways to support this process. Good Jobs Green Jobs Conference: Public Transportation ReformPublished: Jun 21, 2010 by Will Urquhart
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Economy
Green Energy
originally posted on 5/04/2010
I just finished listening to Ruth Otte of Veolia Transportation talking about real life examples of revolutionizing, from an energy standpoint, public transportation. I will run through the bullet points with you real quick.She spoke about three locations where Veolia came in to make public transportation easier and more efficient; Nice in France, Limburg in the Netherlands, and Salt Lake City. Green Thoughts: Green Jobs for Green DaysPublished: Jun 20, 2010 by Will Urquhart
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Economy
Green Energy
originally posted on 4/29/2010 With a poor economy, new technology offers the ability to create new jobs as well as progression for companies large and small. Combining this with the global need for clean energy creates a viable opportunity for economic alleviation. To continue our “Green Thursdays”, here are some clips from a panel at the 2010 PA Progressive Summit, held this last January in Harrisburg, PA. Michael Fedor, the Pennsylvania state director for Repower America, and Adam Graber, PennEnvironment, discuss the current job environment and how clean energy “green jobs” are essential for the future for most companies.
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