President Barack Obama put political pull on the line and won a victory just when he one.
Obama pushed House Democratic to support energy legislation ever designed to curb global warming which ended up passing
Lobbying and a push by allies former Vice President Al Gore carried weight.
Obama recognizes as much.
"Now my call to every senator, as well as to every American, is this: We cannot be afraid of the future. And we must not be prisoners of the past," Obama said in his weekend Internet and radio address. Obama's overall ratings have slipped a bit. The restless nation is wary of some of his proposals such as deficit spending.
Democrats have a comfortable House majority. But the climate legislation eroded Democrats who represent East Coast states and other places that rely heavily on coal and industry. Obama's personal touch and political pull will be needed on capitol hill
"I hope it won't pass the Senate," Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on "
Obama called the bill "an extraordinary first step."
He temporarily may have put to rest concerns expressed by Republicans that he's trying to do too much.
After ignoring global warming for decades, most leading nations now agree it's an imminent danger.
"The nation that leads in the creation of a clean energy economy will be the nation that leads the 21st century global economy. Now is the time for the United States of America to realize this as well. And now is the time for us to lead," said obama
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Sunday, May 10, 2009
White house states no job growth till at least 2010
Speaking on C-SPAN, Christina Romer, chairwoman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers, said that she expected the G.D.P. to begin growing in the fourth quarter of this year. Romer mentioned that she also doesn’t expect job growth until after the economy starts recovering. Job growth is a latent event on economic activity. Romer stated that, “unfortunately pretty realistic” that the unemployment rate could reach 9.5 percent. A sensible estimate for the G.D.P.’s expansion rate in 2010, she said, is 3%.
Christina Romer is a very important person to follow in this economic decline. Her recommendations to President Obama are taken more serious than most economists because of her background research in the great depression.
Based on figures released on May 8th 2009, the unemployment rate in April was 8.9 percent, the largest level in 25 years. The underemployment rate, which counts people who are working part time because their hours have been cut and those who have given up looking for jobs, reached 15.8 percent.
Romer recently mentioned in late April that the rate of inventory liquidation in the first quarter suggests that factories will soon have to begin producing again. Romer believed the White House may "ultimately be vindicated" in its economic forecast for the year, which is rosier than the Congressional Budget Office estimates on growth. Romer questioned recent IMF estimates over the losses that U.S. banks will suffer. Romer's comments came in testimony before the joint Economic Committee of Congress.
Christina Romer is a very important person to follow in this economic decline. Her recommendations to President Obama are taken more serious than most economists because of her background research in the great depression.
Based on figures released on May 8th 2009, the unemployment rate in April was 8.9 percent, the largest level in 25 years. The underemployment rate, which counts people who are working part time because their hours have been cut and those who have given up looking for jobs, reached 15.8 percent.
Romer recently mentioned in late April that the rate of inventory liquidation in the first quarter suggests that factories will soon have to begin producing again. Romer believed the White House may "ultimately be vindicated" in its economic forecast for the year, which is rosier than the Congressional Budget Office estimates on growth. Romer questioned recent IMF estimates over the losses that U.S. banks will suffer. Romer's comments came in testimony before the joint Economic Committee of Congress.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
CLEAN TECH COMPANY IS HIRING
The recession is deep but clean technology companies are still growing and now hiring. At an average starting salary of $40,000 Aerovinment is running out of space and need more employees to grow. Aerovinment or “AV” “develops and produces Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Efficient Electric Energy Technologies that enable our customers to rewrite the rules - of engagement, productivity, efficiency and safety - to their advantage. AV is relentlessly committed to delivering and supporting innovations that help our customers succeed” as stated on their home page
Not only does AV sell to the military but they are selling electric vehicle charging systems and electrical vehicle testing system.
What jobs are available at Aerovinment?
AeroMechanical Engineer
Accounts Payable Clerk
Application Engineer
Business Development Manager, Army Programs
Communications Systems/Electrical Engineer, Sr.
Visit the website at http://www.avinc.com/
Not only does AV sell to the military but they are selling electric vehicle charging systems and electrical vehicle testing system.
What jobs are available at Aerovinment?
AeroMechanical Engineer
Accounts Payable Clerk
Application Engineer
Business Development Manager, Army Programs
Communications Systems/Electrical Engineer, Sr.
Visit the website at http://www.avinc.com/
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
The Environment, Finally EPA Declares Emissions are a Danger.
On April 17th, “going green” also means becoming health. Since the Federal Government has declared that emissions pose a danger to public health, environmental policies and emission standards will become an unquestionable need and not just a debate to support public health.
It is clear that the bush administration’s policies are receding. Concerns for global warming were previously ignored and regarded as an economic decision and not a health or environmental need.
The Obama administration is leading future regulations well by providing a clear example of their beliefs. The automobiles used will be standardized to reduce carbon dioxide admissions but cars are not the only intended change. Scientists also claim that emissions from power plants are a large contributor of global climate change.
Legislation will be debated on how to carry out this new declaration of public health risks and the white house will be a strong advocate for speedy change.
On April 21st the Environmental Protection Agency supported a new bill with a far reach for change. A summary Analysis of climate change became available titled “EPA Analysis of the Waxman-Markey Discussion Draft: The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009”
With all the changes proposed new jobs will certainly follow in supporting renewable energy jobs and environmental jobs.
It is clear that the bush administration’s policies are receding. Concerns for global warming were previously ignored and regarded as an economic decision and not a health or environmental need.
The Obama administration is leading future regulations well by providing a clear example of their beliefs. The automobiles used will be standardized to reduce carbon dioxide admissions but cars are not the only intended change. Scientists also claim that emissions from power plants are a large contributor of global climate change.
Legislation will be debated on how to carry out this new declaration of public health risks and the white house will be a strong advocate for speedy change.
On April 21st the Environmental Protection Agency supported a new bill with a far reach for change. A summary Analysis of climate change became available titled “EPA Analysis of the Waxman-Markey Discussion Draft: The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009”
With all the changes proposed new jobs will certainly follow in supporting renewable energy jobs and environmental jobs.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Green Politics
I beg the question whether or not green politics is a going concern or if green politics is just segments of overall general politics. If we narrow our scope to the united states Green political issues (and not the green party issues) are growing but not seen in national politics everyday. Every week we will hear about major green political issues but not every day. If we broaden our political scope globally green politics is seen everyday however insignificant the country the news originates from. If you are new to this blog i recommend you view previous posts such as "Biden's Definition of a green job"
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Back green skills, says Sustainable Development Commission
INVESTING in green skills and jobs can rebuild the economy and deal with the challenges of climate change and rising commodity prices, says a report out today.
The Welsh Assembly Government’s adviser on sustainability is asking for further investment in the green economy as the recession provides a difficult period for business.
Renewable energy jobs, sustainable transport and making homes more energy efficient are some of the key areas for investment, according to the Sustainable Development Commission.
A Sustainable New Deal urges the UK Government to invest £30bn a year over the next three years on a green recovery package. Provisional calculations suggest this could create 800,000 jobs.
Launching the report at Swansea’s Liberty Stadium today, the commission’s economics commissioner, Professor Tim Jackson, said: “The current economic crisis has the potential to seed the economic opportunities of tomorrow.
“But it demands courage and vision today. The Welsh Assembly Government has an opportunity to invest in the skills and jobs needed to build a more resilient, low-carbon economy.”
The Welsh Assembly Government is committed to a 3% annual cut in carbon emissions in areas of devolved competence from 2011. It also has an aspiration of zero-carbon new buildings from 2011.
Peter Davies, the commissioner for Wales, said: “We welcome the Welsh Assembly Government’s proposal to make sustainable development the central organising principle for government.
“Its work to support jobs through the recession, develop a green jobs strategy and create a low-carbon zone in the Heads of the Valleys provide a good starting point for the transition to a low- carbon economy and addressing the threat of climate change.”
The commission is publishing its advice to ministers in the lead-up to the Budget on April 22.
It comes as a leading professor has estimated that the solar industry has the power to create a minimum of 12,000 jobs in Wales in the next 16 years.
Glyndr University’s Professor Stuart Irvine announced the findings after research into the photovoltaic (PV) industry in Wales, which predicts an extra 1000 new jobs by 2011 and 12,000 new jobs by 2025.
The research was conducted on behalf of the OpTIC technium in Wrexham and the Welsh Opto-electronic Forum and said that the jobs will be in a range of areas from the factory floor through to research.
Prof Irvine said: “The 12,000 figure is actually very conservative. It is quite possible that this figure could be considerably higher.
“North Wales has a strong industrial base as far as solar energy and research into solar energy is concerned and we believe this is an area which will grow considerably during the next few years. As the industry grows obviously there will be a knock-on effect of more jobs being created.”
by Aled Blake, Western Mail
The Welsh Assembly Government’s adviser on sustainability is asking for further investment in the green economy as the recession provides a difficult period for business.
Renewable energy jobs, sustainable transport and making homes more energy efficient are some of the key areas for investment, according to the Sustainable Development Commission.
A Sustainable New Deal urges the UK Government to invest £30bn a year over the next three years on a green recovery package. Provisional calculations suggest this could create 800,000 jobs.
Launching the report at Swansea’s Liberty Stadium today, the commission’s economics commissioner, Professor Tim Jackson, said: “The current economic crisis has the potential to seed the economic opportunities of tomorrow.
“But it demands courage and vision today. The Welsh Assembly Government has an opportunity to invest in the skills and jobs needed to build a more resilient, low-carbon economy.”
The Welsh Assembly Government is committed to a 3% annual cut in carbon emissions in areas of devolved competence from 2011. It also has an aspiration of zero-carbon new buildings from 2011.
Peter Davies, the commissioner for Wales, said: “We welcome the Welsh Assembly Government’s proposal to make sustainable development the central organising principle for government.
“Its work to support jobs through the recession, develop a green jobs strategy and create a low-carbon zone in the Heads of the Valleys provide a good starting point for the transition to a low- carbon economy and addressing the threat of climate change.”
The commission is publishing its advice to ministers in the lead-up to the Budget on April 22.
It comes as a leading professor has estimated that the solar industry has the power to create a minimum of 12,000 jobs in Wales in the next 16 years.
Glyndr University’s Professor Stuart Irvine announced the findings after research into the photovoltaic (PV) industry in Wales, which predicts an extra 1000 new jobs by 2011 and 12,000 new jobs by 2025.
The research was conducted on behalf of the OpTIC technium in Wrexham and the Welsh Opto-electronic Forum and said that the jobs will be in a range of areas from the factory floor through to research.
Prof Irvine said: “The 12,000 figure is actually very conservative. It is quite possible that this figure could be considerably higher.
“North Wales has a strong industrial base as far as solar energy and research into solar energy is concerned and we believe this is an area which will grow considerably during the next few years. As the industry grows obviously there will be a knock-on effect of more jobs being created.”
by Aled Blake, Western Mail
Here is a link of Christina Romer discussing her current views of the us economy.
To sum up she mentioned that it was alarming to find that the average work week as been reduced to 32 hours. Also, job growth will not happen until after 2009.
http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=101454&newsChannel=politicsNews
To sum up she mentioned that it was alarming to find that the average work week as been reduced to 32 hours. Also, job growth will not happen until after 2009.
http://www.reuters.com/news/video?videoId=101454&newsChannel=politicsNews
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