Video Shows Community Networks Far Superior to Cable, DSL in North Carolina
ILSR produced a video to highlight the impressive dominance of publicly-owned networks in North Carolina.
Report: Community Choice Aggregation, An Update
How are communities using this unique strategy for taking charge of their energy future? This report explains community choice aggregation and how it gives communities more power to lower costs and choose the sources of their electricity supply.… Read More
PBS: Need to Know – High Fiber
Rick Karr, a correspondent with PBS’ Need to Know, travels to Europe to investigate why some countries there have surpassed the US in fast, affordable, and reliable access to the Internet.… Read More
Localism Index
Perhaps we’re not doomed to an economy controlled by a few giant corporations after all. A growing number of signs suggest that local, independent businesses might just be making a comeback.
Inspired by the Harper’s Index, we’ve compiled a list of key indicators of a return to the local. … Read More
Listen: John Farrell Talks Distributed, Locally-Owned, and CLEAN Energy Policy on PRN
Yesterday I was on the Political Analysis program of the Progressive Radio Network from 5-6 PM (Central). Catch the interview with Sandy LeonVest at PRN’s website or click below to listen in:
Stacy Mitchell Talks about the True Cost of Big-Box Retail on San Francisco’s KFOG Radio
Big-box stores offer lower prices right? Not necessarily, says Stacy
Mitchell, who talks about the big-box swindle and the demise of the
American middle class in this interview on San Francisco’s KFOG.
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What Makes a Sustainable Biomaterial?
Presented at the Bioplastics: Reshaping an Industry Conference in Las Vegas.… Read More
Policies to Promote Composting
Presented at the US Composting Council Conference in Santa Clara, California
Organics Recovery & Biobased Materials: Opportunities for Corporate Involvement
Presented at POWER meeting Santa Clara, California US Composting Council Conference & Trade Show January 24, 2011 This presentation outlines the benefits of composting and the role of compostable biobased products in helping to recover food scraps and move toward zero waste economies.