Wednesday, May 05, 2010

Sun Shines Through For Clean Tech Outsourcing :

While contract manufacturers are generally bullish about the green industry, analysts warn this part of their business is not without risk. As green technology relies on state subsidies to drive demand, the business is vulnerable to policy change and a fragile global economy.For now at least, contract manufacturers are encouraged to go green. "Longer-term, we believe this market could open up a new growth driver," said Ticonderoga's White.
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U.S. Oil Spill Hurting Energy Moves In Congress:

END OF CLIMATE CONTROL BILL?
A top Senate Republican aide did not think anything would save the climate bill after the oil spill.
"This puts the nail (in the coffin) in climate" control legislation, said the aide, who asked not to be identified.

That is because the "grand bargain" being crafted for the climate and energy initiatives would unravel without expanded oil drilling, many fear.
Full story: http://planetark.org/wen/57866