PG&E recently signed one of the largest solar energy deals with a young Oakland start-up. BrightSource Energy of Oakland will build seven solar power plants for PG&E in southern California.  These plants will produce enough energy to power 533,000 homes. ... read more

Here is an open source article by maxgladwell that I found very interesting.  Take a gander and tell me what you think.

Our children will inherit a world profoundly changed by the combination of technology and humanity that is social media. They’ll take for granted that their voices can be heard and that a social movement can be launched from their laptop. They’ll take for granted that they are connected and interconnected with hundreds of millions of people at any given moment. And they’ll take for granted that a black man is or was President of the United States.... read more

Good morning and welcome to the begining of the work week.  Enjoy these quick hits, short explanations and link to news stories across the internet.  My personal favorite is the one concerning the Green Party and the GOP.  It brings a smile to my face for some reason.

Green, the New Black: The Miami Herald discusses how "green" is now seen as stylish and profitable for the fashion industry and warning of "green washing" or "green sheen," which is the act of misleading consumers regarding the environmental practices of a company or the environmental benefits of a product or service.  Also, provides valuable information on why buying organic cotton is so important and to avoid labels that state "made with organic cotton."

Greens Join GOP in Opposing Ballot Measures: According to the Bay Area NewsGroup, both the GOP and the Green Party are deciding to oppose all ballot measures on the May 15 special election in California.  The reasons for the envrionmental and conservative parties differ, but they are still lying in the same bed.

Prominent Power Lines Dim Green Enthusiasm For Some: The previously discussed problems of the new energy superhighway are rearing their head in California.  According the Sacramento Bee, resistance is growing all over California to new power lines because of their affect on the local scenery.  Really interesting piece, but I still believe the majority of Californians accept some sacrifice for renewables.

Hybrids Battle For Green: Watch out!!!  A battle will be waging on your television, radio, computer screen and public transit this summer.  That battle will be between the makreting arms of Toyota and Honda.  Each one will will try to convince the consumer that their products is the better hybrid, Prius and Insight respectively.... read more

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