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Strange Bedfellows: Coal and Clean Energy?

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The demand for coal-powered electricity generation continued to grow, especially in Asia, during the 2009 global recession. Over 1 gigawatt of coal-powered electricity generation was added in China per week. With no signs of slowing, what can be done to change this pattern? One idea being discussed with friends is the creation of an America-China Energy Trust to help build a new green energy economy in China.Read more

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Senators Carper and Merkley Visit Applied Materials

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Senator Tom Carper (D-DE) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) hearing about Applied Materials’ solar technology from Mark Pinto the company’s chief technology officer.

Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) visited Applied Materials to learn about the company’s solar technology business and solar policy initiatives.

Both senators believe an investment in green energy is needed to help create the jobs of the future and to tackle one of the biggest challenges of our time; global warming.Read more

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