The New Arms Race

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., 11.19.2009

America will not win the arms race of the 21st century with rockets, but with robust investment in and support of U.S.-based green technology. While Congress dawdles, China is clobbering us.

Drag Strips and Greener Pastures

Scott Burgess, 11.07.2009

Auto Critic

Within the car world, the Las Vegas trade show is known as the greatest collection of automotive porn under one roof -- though it's so big now, organizers added a few roofs.

Nation's Leading Universities Draw Bottom Line on Clean Energy R&D Funding in Senate Climate Bill

Jesse Jenkins, 10.29.2009

Director of Energy and Climate Policy, Breakthrough Institute

Reid and the Senate now have the responsibility to ensure that long-term clean energy R&D efforts are given the funding they desperately need to secure America's leadership in clean energy innovation.

Net Neutrality, Green Tech and the Pong Republicans

Bennet Kelley, 10.28.2009

Award-winning columnist and Political Analyst

The ultimate question is whether we will summon our resources to meet the challenges of a new era and be at the forefront of innovation -- or whether we will be content simply playing Pong.

New Bill's Clean Energy Investments Only a Fraction of Expert Recommendations

Jesse Jenkins, 10.28.2009

Director of Energy and Climate Policy, Breakthrough Institute

While the bill is a (very) small step in the right direction, the clean energy R&D investments in Kerry-Boxer still fall far short of filling our energy innovation gap.

What is Work? Small Town Hospital Closing Opens Health-Care Debate

Sharon Glassman, 10.26.2009

sharonglassman.com

The closing of a cornerstone institution in the small but much talked about town of Braddock, PA, raises an important question: How should a community hospital work, really?

A Good Mayor

Reverend Billy, 10.21.2009

Spiritual Leader of the Church of Life After Shopping

The earth is the government. Nine million of us are the government. We are a good mayor.

Where Will the Jobs Come From?

Robert L. Borosage, 10.21.2009

Co-Director of the Campaign for America’s Future

Wall Street can produce another bubble, but that won't put the 15 million without jobs to work, one third of whom have been out of work for at least six months.

Shocking Barack: An Interview with Powercyclists on a Mission to the White House

Brandon Mendelson, 10.20.2009

Co-Author, Dracula And Kittens

Brian Williams and Dave Schiff are riding across the U.S. on Brammo Enertia powercycles. Their mission: Present to President Obama the solution to America's transportation crisis.

Landmark Green Jobs Bill is Win-Win-Win

Dan Cantor, 10.13.2009

Executive Director of the Working Families Party

What if we could help stop global warming, save homeowners on their utility bills, and create thousands of badly needed jobs too? It’s not a fa...

Counting on China's Burgeoning Green Technology Marketplace

Joseph Meuse, 10.12.2009

Founder and President of Belmont Partners, an international financial consulting firm.

A bumper crop of Chinese companies have emerged to address the country's significant environmental hazards accrued from their multi-decade role as the "world's largest factory."

National Institutes of Energy Needed to Fill Energy R&D Gap

Jesse Jenkins, 10.10.2009

Director of Energy and Climate Policy, Breakthrough Institute

Downright paltry private-sector energy innovation spending leaves a massive energy innovation gap that the U.S. government barely begins to fill, investing only about $5 billion annually in energy R&D.

Early Odds for Green Car of the Year

Scott Burgess, 10.08.2009

Auto Critic

For the 2010 model year consumers have lots to choose from, but my odds on favorite for this year's award, which will be handed out Dec. 3 at the Los Angeles Auto Show is the Toyota Prius.

America Needs A True Revolution Of Values

David A. Love, 09.29.2009

Writer and human rights advocate based in Philadelphia

Who made Carrie Prejean and Mike Huckabee the experts on values? What can Sen. Jim DeMint, Bill O'Reilly or Rep. Michele Bachmann teach me on the subject?

Why Does Competition Over Green Tech Spur Gore Baiting?

Beau Friedlander, 09.28.2009

Editor-in-Chief, Air America Media

You may have heard about the "Gore-backed" car company that got more than $500 million to make a sports car. What you may have missed: the government is backing green technology and a plan to make it popular.

Upping the Pace for Going Green

Rep. Steve Israel, 09.25.2009

Congressman from New York’s 2nd Congressional District

PACE Bonds are small municipal loans that allow property owners to increase their home or building's energy efficiency with little to no upfront cost.

One Stop Shopping for Greening Your Home: Green Depot Has It All

Marissa Bronfman, 11.23.2009

Writer

Find out how Sarah Beatty, a determined new green business woman, has earned Green Depot's moniker as America's leading one-stop shop for building solutions.

Clean Tech Business Writes the US Senate: Pass Legislation Now!

Donnie Fowler, 11.23.2009

He's Not That Important

Dozens of private industry executives, investors, and business leaders from the clean technology sector have delivered a letter to the US Senate calling for swift congressional action on an American Clean Energy & Security Act.

The Veggie Van Tour Rolls into Washington

Josh Tickell, 11.16.2009

Expert on alternative fuels

Landmark Green Jobs Bill Passes Senate 52 - 8

Dan Cantor, 11.11.2009

Executive Director of the Working Families Party

New York may be on the verge of becoming a world leader in energy efficiency. Working late into the night, the State Senate passed the historic Green...

FUEL Filmmakers Unveil World's First Algae-Fueled, 150 MPG Car (VIDEO)

Jennifer Grayson, 11.08.2009

Founding Editor of The Red, White, and Green

Did you know that the diesel engine was originally invented to run on vegetable oil? Or that ethanol was the preferred fuel for Henry Ford's Model T?