About Center for American Progress:

The Center for American Progress is an independent nonpartisan educational institute dedicated to improving the lives of Americans through progressive ideas and action. Building on the achievements of progressive pioneers such as Teddy Roosevelt and Martin Luther King, our work addresses 21st-century challenges such as energy, national security, economic growth and opportunity, immigration, education, and health care. We develop new policy ideas, critique the policy that stems from conservative values, challenge the media to cover the issues that truly matter, and shape the national debate.

Posts by Center for American Progress:

California Shines Brightest In Solar Energy Jobs

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California, the state that the Hollywood film industry calls home, can boast 43,700 paying jobs in the solar industry in 2012, versus only 32,300 paid actors.

Colorado Antes Up On Its Renewable Energy Standard

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After nearly two days of strenuous debate, Colorado’s House of Representatives voted recently to strengthen the state’s successful renewable energy standard.

Could Energy From Waste Facilites Help Fight Climate Change?

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A form of waste management option America has not significantly utilized but that could help stem the flow of waste, and thus pollution emissions, is energy-from-waste facilities.

Rosie The Riveter On A Wind Turbine

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Are women benefitting from the transition to a green economy as much as men? A new study suggests not unfortunately.

Disparity In GOP Over Climate Change, Clean Energy Views?

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A new survey has found Republican voters don’t necessarily share their leaders’ views on climate and energy.

German Experience Can Help US Chart Renewable Energy Path

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Germany is different, of course, but it still offers valuable lessons for the U.S. in weighing strategies and options for pursuing renewable energy.

Two Different Federal Visions Of A Clean Energy Future

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The recently released Senate and House budget resolutions for fiscal year 2014 reflect diametrically opposed visions of America’s energy and climate futures.

California Leads Clean Energy Economy By Example

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California in particular is a shining example of state-based leadership on climate, having established its own cap-and-trade mechanism.

Rep. Paul Ryan “Path to Prosperity” Anything But For Clean Energy

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Rep. Paul Ryan’s dated vision of America is out of step with the American individuals and families who want to move toward a truly prosperous future of clean energy and clean air.

Offshore Wind Energy And Viability To The American Economy

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How much of an impact could a robust offshore wind energy industry have to the American economy?