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energybulletin.net - 7/29/2009
A Nation of Farmers: Is Vermont Doing Its Share?
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New York state author, blogger , and homesteader Sharon Astyk discusses her new book, A Nation of Farmers: Defeating the Food Crisis on American Soil . Astyk sees the energy shortages of peak oil hitting us and our food system now, and she argues that US food security depends on 100 million of ...
Feed-in Tariffs for Solar Continue To Spread
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com - 7/23/2009
Feed-in Tariffs for Solar Continue To Spread
— greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com — Variations on the "feed-in tariff" policy that jump-started Germany's boom in rooftop solar systems have spread to Sacramento, as well as to a handful of other places in the United States. (more) Feed-in Tariffs for Solar Continue To Spread

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Refrigerator Recycling Programs Take Off
greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com - 8/4/2009
Refrigerator Recycling Programs Take Off
— greeninc.blogs.nytimes.com — Programs that allow homeowners to trade in their old refrigerators and scoop up a rebate - a sort of "cash for clunkers" system for the fridge - are spreading quickly across the country. (more) Refrigerator Recycling Programs Take Off

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Casaubon's Book:  Want to Hear Me Natter On a Bit?

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Want to Hear Me Natter On a Bit?
Casaubon's Book — http://www.energybulletin.net/node/49729 This is an hourish long radio interview I did with Carl Etnier in VT - it was a great show, and there were a lot of great people on with me.   Sharon

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