Tag Archives: Brookings Institution

April 9, 2013
by Danielle Droitsch
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The Alberta credibility gap on responsible tar sands development and climate policy: Can it be closed?

Danielle Droitsch, Director, Canada Project, Washington, D.C.
Alberta’s Premier Alison Redford visits Washington DC once again — this time,  to speak at the Brookings Institution about Alberta’s claimed “rec… Continue reading →

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April 12, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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SoCal’s new sustainability strategy is impressive step forward

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
 
We expect forward-looking sustainability planning from places like Portland, Vancouver and Copenhagen.  Los Angeles?  Not so much.  Southern Califor… Continue reading →

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January 24, 2012
by Kaid Benfield
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The green dividend from reusing older buildings

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities, Washington, DC
 
We already know that, in many cases, retaining older buildings – especially those of architectural or historic character – can strengthen the enduring legacy and e… Continue reading →

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September 20, 2011
by Bob Deans
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Green Jobs Grow Strong in Hard Times

Bob Deans, Associate Director of Communications, Washington, DC
House Republicans are using the failure of Solyndra, the solar panel maker, to launch a political broadside, attacking President Obama and his visionary program to promote … Continue reading →

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September 14, 2011
by Cai Steger
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Solyndra Shouldn’t Overshadow the Growing Solar Industry or Need for Smart Government Energy Policies

Cai Steger, Energy Policy Analyst, New York, Center for Market Innovation
Last week, Representatives Fred Upton and Cliff Stearns stated the following regarding the Solyndra bankruptcy:

“President Obama’s signature green jobs program w… Continue reading →

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July 8, 2011
by Kaid Benfield
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City crime continues to drop, especially where diversity is strong

Kaid Benfield, Director, Sustainable Communities & Smart Growth, Washington, DC I wrote in May about a report by Richard Florida that city crime had dropped to its lowest rate in 40 years.   And now there’s more:  last week, Florid… Continue reading →

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February 15, 2011
by Thom Cmar
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Great Lakes Restoration Funding Is a "No Brainer" Investment in Our Future

The unfortunate truth these days is that there are few issues on which both Republicans and Democrats agree, especially when it comes to the environment.  Great Lakes restoration has been an exception; but now even Great Lakes restoration funding … Continue reading →

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