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VIDEO: Is America Losing the Clean Energy Race?
watthead.org - 31 hours ago
VIDEO: Is America Losing the Clean Energy Race?
— watthead.org — The United States is quickly falling behind Asian rivals in the race to corner the burgeoning global... clean energy market, according to a report released last week by the Breakthrough Institute and the Information Technology and Information Foundation . The new report, " Rising Tigers, Sleeping ... (more) VIDEO: Is America Losing the Clean Energy Race?

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South Korea to Invest 5 Percent of GDP in R&D
watthead.org - 2 days ago
South Korea to Invest 5 Percent of GDP in R&D
— watthead.org — Originally posted at the Breakthrough Institute The government of South Korea has announced a plan to increase... investments in research and development (R&D;) to 5 percent of the nation's GDP by the year 2012, according to an article by Nature News . The new goal, unveiled by South Korea's ... (more) South Korea to Invest 5 Percent of GDP in R&D

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Public Investment in Science Works For US, too
watthead.org - 2 days ago
Public Investment in Science Works For US, too
— watthead.org — Originally posted at the Breakthrough Institute On Tuesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Rep. Rush Holt... (D-NJ), were joined by university leaders and researchers to launch a new initiative, ScienceWorksForUS , as part of a press conference discussing ARRA-backed funding for research, ... (more) Public Investment in Science Works For US, too

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COP15 and Beyond- The Climate Movement Fights On!
watthead.org - 6 days ago
COP15 and Beyond- The Climate Movement Fights On!
— watthead.org — After working tirelessly to push federal politicians to be accountable to the will of the people through... Powershift regional summits, 350.org’s day of action, local events and direct actions, you’d think exhaustion would be setting in on the ranks of the US youth climate movement. Especially ... (more) COP15 and Beyond- The Climate Movement Fights On!

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Rising Tigers, Sleeping Giant - Overview
watthead.org - 7 days ago
Rising Tigers, Sleeping Giant - Overview
— watthead.org — Asian Nations Set to Dominate Clean Energy Race by Out-Investing the United States - New Breakthrough Institute... and the Information Technology and Innovation Institute report. " Rising Tigers, Sleeping Giant: Asian Nations Set to Dominate Clean Energy Race by Out-Investing the United States ... (more) Rising Tigers, Sleeping Giant - Overview

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Asia Beats U.S. 3-1: Major New Report on US vs. Asian Competitiveness in Clean Energy Technology
watthead.org - 7 days ago
Asia Beats U.S. 3-1: Major New Report on US vs. Asian Competitiveness in Clean Energy Technology
— watthead.org — By Michael Shellenberger, originally at the Breakthrough Institute Asia is poised to dominate the fast-growing clean energy... industry by outspending the United States by at least three-to-one on infrastructure and technology, according to a new report, Rising Tigers, Sleeping Giant, which was ... (more) Asia Beats U.S. 3-1: Major New Report on US vs. Asian ...

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Winning the Clean Energy Race: A New Strategy for American Leadership
watthead.org - 7 days ago
Winning the Clean Energy Race: A New Strategy for American Leadership
— watthead.org — By Teryn Norris & Devon Swezey Originally published by The Stanford Review You know the world is... changing when the president's first trip to Asia is defined by a new U.S. foreign policy dubbed " strategic reassurance " - convincing China that the United States has no intention of containing ... (more) Winning the Clean Energy Race: A New Strategy for ...

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Winning the Clean Energy Race: A New Strategy for American Leadership
watthead.org - 7 days ago
Winning the Clean Energy Race: A New Strategy for American Leadership
— watthead.org — By Teryn Norris & Devon Swezey Originally published by The Stanford Review You know the world is... changing when the president’s first trip to Asia is defined by a new U.S. foreign policy dubbed “ strategic reassurance ” – convincing China that the United States has no intention of ... (more) Winning the Clean Energy Race: A New Strategy for ...

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DIY Solar Part 5: Tools For Installing a System
watthead.org - 8 days ago
DIY Solar Part 5: Tools For Installing a System
— watthead.org — So, now its down to the fun part. You've designed a system, found the kit, its here,... its ready to be put up. Now what? Let me start by saying that installing a solar power system is WAY too big a subject to cover in a couple blog posts. In fact its something most people should leave to a ... (more) DIY Solar Part 5: Tools For Installing a System

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EVENT: Rising Tigers, Sleeping Giant: Major New Report on US vs. Asian Competitiveness in Clean Energy Technology
watthead.org - 12 days ago
EVENT: Rising Tigers, Sleeping Giant: Major New Report on US vs. Asian Competitiveness in Clean ...
— watthead.org — A new report by the Breakthrough Institute and the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation , "Rising Tigers,... Sleeping Giant," is the first to thoroughly benchmark clean energy competitiveness in four nations: China, Japan, South Korea and the United States. Developing better and ... (more) EVENT: Rising Tigers, Sleeping Giant: Major New Report ...

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The Real Policy Lesson From the Chinese Wind Turbine "Scare"
watthead.org - 15 days ago
The Real Policy Lesson From the Chinese Wind Turbine "Scare"
— watthead.org — Originally posted at the Breakthrough Institute By Yael Borofsky and Jesse Jenkins Outcry over a planned Texas... wind farm, which will be the first project to import wind turbines from a Chinese manufacturer, has resulted in calls to prevent government stimulus money from funding the project. ... (more) The Real Policy Lesson From the Chinese Wind Turbine "Scare"

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VIDEO: Jumpstart Clean Energy with a National Institutes of Energy
watthead.org - 15 days ago
VIDEO: Jumpstart Clean Energy with a National Institutes of Energy
— watthead.org — Thanks to Senator Brown's staff for providing this video of the September briefing on the Hill releasing... a paper I co-authored with Avi Zevin and Josh Freed of Third Way's clean energy program, "Jumpstarting a Clean Energy Revolution with a National Institutes of Energy" (pdf) . Senator Sherrod ... (more) VIDEO: Jumpstart Clean Energy with a National Institutes ...

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watthead.org - 19 days ago
DIY Solar Part 4: System Costs
— watthead.org — We've been talking about Do It Yourself Solar and the steps involved. Today let's get down to... the brass tacks: system costs. We'll approach it from two directions, component costs and complete system costs. We'll use a 2 kilowatt, grid tied, roof mounted example system where applicable.  ... (more) DIY Solar Part 4: System Costs

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Enough if Enough with Joe Romm's Climate McCarthyism
watthead.org - 21 days ago
Enough if Enough with Joe Romm's Climate McCarthyism
— watthead.org — Breakthrough Institute founders Michael Shellenberger and Ted Nordhaus published a post today that finally calls out ClimateProgress'... Joseph Romm for his repeated use of bullying and intimidation, ad hominem assaults and character assassination, and highly suspect efforts to prove guilt by ... (more) Enough if Enough with Joe Romm's Climate McCarthyism

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Everything EPW Republicans Need to Know They Should Have Learned in Kindergarten
watthead.org - 21 days ago
Everything EPW Republicans Need to Know They Should Have Learned in Kindergarten
— watthead.org — By Yael Borofsky and Jesse Jenkins, originally at the Breakthrough Institute "Their behavior challenges everything that we're... about here. If you don't like it, turn your back and walk out. It's almost like school children over there." Those were the remarks of Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), ... (more) Everything EPW Republicans Need to Know They Should Have ...

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Clean Energy Forums are popping up in target states across the country. What about your state?
watthead.org - 23 days ago
Clean Energy Forums are popping up in target states across the country. What about your state?
— watthead.org — Cross posted from grist: From coast to coast, teams of young volunteers are organizing Clean Energy Forums.... As part of Focus the Nation ‘s campaign Community and the Road to Copenhagen , young organizers are engaging their communities for a day of climate dialogue and reaching out to their ... (more) Clean Energy Forums are popping up in target states ...

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Zombies for Climate Action
watthead.org - 25 days ago
Zombies for Climate Action
— watthead.org — OK, here's a Halloween-day climate treat for you via 350.org and the fine zombiefied folks at the... Orlando Brewing Company : Dude in the army jacket gets top marks for his quality zombie moves. Happy Halloween! (more) Zombies for Climate Action

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Friday Factoids: Climate Bills vs. Expert Consensus on R&D
watthead.org - 26 days ago
Friday Factoids: Climate Bills vs. Expert Consensus on R&D
— watthead.org — Originally from the Breakthrough Institute Friday again already eh? Well that makes it Friday Factoids time ...... We'll keep this one short, with just the graphic below comparing the levels of clean energy R&D; funding included in the House and Senate climate and energy bills with the strong ... (more) Friday Factoids: Climate Bills vs. Expert Consensus on R&D

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Breaking: EPA Sit-In to Spark Urgent Action on MTR
watthead.org - 26 days ago
Breaking: EPA Sit-In to Spark Urgent Action on MTR
— watthead.org — Live blog (See release below for more details:) 2:02 All activists still sitting inside. Outside protest marched... under EPA archways chanting loudly and are still causin' a ruckus outside in solidarity. Activists aren't leaving until blasting on Coal River Mountain stops 1:57 more great ... (more) Breaking: EPA Sit-In to Spark Urgent Action on MTR

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KPFA Radio: Former Sen. John Warner and WattHead's Jenkins Talk Climate Bill
watthead.org - 26 days ago
KPFA Radio: Former Sen. John Warner and WattHead's Jenkins Talk Climate Bill
— watthead.org — I joined former Senator John Warner of Virginia on the KPFA Morning Show today to discuss Senate... climate and energy legislation, the focus of hearings this week in the the Environment and Public Works Committee. ( listen to the full interview below ) Senator Warner, a rare Republican champion ... (more) KPFA Radio: Former Sen. John Warner and WattHead's ...

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