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California Green Tech Investment, Patents, Jobs Jump New Report Documents Powerful Economic Stimulus of Energy Efficiency LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- New statistics to be released today in the 2009 "California Green Innovation Index" document the powerful economic stimulus provided by energy efficiency and green technology in California, despite the worldwide financial crisis. The Index finds that total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) produced per unit of energy (energy productivity) is 68 percent higher in California than the rest of the nation, which generates billions for the economy. Since 2005 statewide green jobs have grown at a rate ten times faster than total job growth. Green tech venture capital investment nearly doubled in one year, hitting an all-time high of $3.3 billion in 2008, capturing 57 percent of the national total. Los Angeles, San Francisco and Sacramento together accounted for over 20 percent of the nation's hybrid vehicle registrations in 2007.
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Aptera:
First Preproduction All-Electric Vehicle Complete, Full Production
by October. The first preproduction all-electric 2e model has a lithium-based battery, front wheel drive, aerodynamic mirrors and wider door openings for better egress. The 2e will accelerate to 60 miles per hour in under 10 seconds, and reach a top speed of 90 miles per hour. Energy economy – its fuel is electricity – is the gasoline equivalent of 200 miles per gallon. Driving range should be least 100 miles, adequate for most U.S. commutes. “With the 2e set to hit the streets later this year, and with additional models already on our drawing board, Aptera will create some 1,500 jobs and more than 100,000 vehicles in the next five years,” says Aptera founder Steve Fambro. “We hope to change everyday driving forever by offering incomparable mileage and innovative technology at prices people can afford.” visit them here: »
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Batteries make up roughly 88% of the mercury and 54 percent
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Solution: Solar Powered Radio: Freeplay™ Eyemax LED AM/FM Radio Offered By Change for Green: This
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In addition to being able to power itself with the solar panel, its also fitted with a hand generator. Just 30 seconds of winding the hand crank on the back of the radio will provide about 35 minutes of power. The winder can be cranked in either directions, and an LED indicator show what the optimum winding speed is. It may also be charged using an AC adapter (included), reaching full charge over a 24 hour period. A built-in 100,000 hour LED flashlight makes this ideal for everyday and emergency use. On a full charge, the radio or the flashlight will operate for about 25 hours.
President Obama Takes Bold Action on Global Warming
Statement of Betsy Loyless, Senior Vice President, National Audubon Society WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 PRNewswire-USNewswire After only a few days in the Oval Office, President Obama has sent a clear signal that the U.S. is ready to the lead the world toward a clean energy future. The President's decisive action puts our nation on a course that will repower America with clean sources of energy that reduce global warming, stimulate green jobs, and make us less dependent on fossil fuels. President Obama is quickly establishing himself as a champion of conservation who is mindful that to restore American prosperity, we must change the ways we produce, import and consume fuel MORE INFORMATION In a White House ceremony today, President Obama ordered the Environmental Protection Agency to reconsider granting California a waiver allowing it to set an auto emissions standard, setting the stage for other states to follow suit. The President also called for the government to begin issuing regulations that will implement auto fuel efficiency standards enacted by Congress in 2007 and he directed the federal government to make its buildings more energy efficient and to find new ways for federal agencies to reduce energy consumption. Source: National Audubon Society CONTACT:
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Green News from around the World: by MSNBC.com News Report: climate science panel needs change at top Scientists reviewing the acclaimed but beleaguered international climate change panel recommended on Monday major changes in the way it is run, but stopped short of calling for the ouster of the current leader. full story: »go Tue, 17 Aug 2010 18:16:59 GMT Massive coral die-off in 93-degree waters
full story: »go Mon, 2 Aug 2010 13:32:48 GMT Study: Farming limits greenhouse gases
full story: »go News US says it's committed to cutting greenhouse gases The United States assured international negotiators Monday it remains committed to reducing carbon emissions over the next 10 years, despite the collapse of efforts to legislate a climate bill. full story: »go Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:53:14 GMT Plankton, base of ocean food web, in big decline
full story: »go News Report: Decade warmest on record, indicators gloomy Not only was the past decade the warmest on record, but climate indicators being tracked globally are worsening, scientists reported Wednesday in their annual "State of the Climate." full story: »go Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:54:19 GMT Obama says he still supports climate legislation
full story: »go News Democrats abandon comprehensive energy bill Senate Democrats are giving up on plans to pass an energy bill that caps emissions of carbon dioxide, saying Republicans refuse to support the measure. full story: »go |
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