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Still Working for Good
I first met Jeff Klein through LinkedIn a few years ago, just one of the reasons I am thankful for the surge of social media. After speaking with him about…
The US Government is Investing in Greener Vehicles
The federal government is greening its automotive fleet. Under the Obama administration the US government plans to purchase 116 plug-in electric vehicles including more than one hundred Chevrolet Volts. The…
The Rise of the Green Consumer
Increasing numbers of consumers are considering green factors in their purchase decisions. According to Forrester Research, 41 percent of the U.S. population are either interested in or are already purchasing…
Sustainable Business Is Growing But It Still Has A Long Way To Go
Despite the growth of sustainable business, this extrordinary transformation has only just begun. The combination of regulation and demand will color the future a much darker shade of green than…
U.S. Consumer Attitudes on Green
The most significant obstacle to the growth of the green economy involves consumer ignorance. Consumer attitudes on the green market need to be understood in the context of consumer segments….
The Environmental and Economic Implications of a Government Shutdown
On Friday April 8, 2011, Republicans came within minutes of shutting down the federal government. A federal government shutdown would have directly affected the economy and the environment. Although lawmakers…