Economy

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Ecogeek Deathmatch: Ed Begley Jr. v. Bill Nye, Science Guy

Which Hollywood do-gooder has the greener crib? A no-holds-barred fight to the furnished.

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| Mon Dec. 1, 2008 1:00 AM PST
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Cats v. Dogs: Which Pet Is Greener?

Tallying your best friend's carbon pawprint.

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| Mon Dec. 1, 2008 1:00 AM PST
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How's That Bailout Going?

Henry Paulson's bank-rescue program was always a turkey of a deal.

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| Wed Nov. 26, 2008 1:00 AM PST
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Foul Ball

Why environmentalists should love the NFL.

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| Wed Nov. 26, 2008 1:00 AM PST

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Bad Signs for Chrysler: Buy One Truck, Get One Free

We all knew the Big Three were in trouble when the top executives of Chrysler, Ford, and General Motors flew...

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| Tue Nov. 25, 2008 9:12 AM PST

As Obama Taps Larry Summers, Recalling Summer's Days as a Regulation Foe

On Monday, President-elect Barack Obama announced his economic team, noting that Lawrence Summers would be the director of his National...

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| Mon Nov. 24, 2008 2:58 PM PST

New Report Shows What The Economic Bailout Is Really Costing Us

Today, as Obama introduced his economic team, the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) released a new report (.pdf) adding some...

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| Mon Nov. 24, 2008 1:27 PM PST

Obama's Economic Stimulus Package: Whose Pump Will It Prime?

"I'm not going to discuss numbers right now," Barack Obama said this morning at his press conference, where he introduced...

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| Mon Nov. 24, 2008 1:18 PM PST

Obama's No-Drama Pick for Treasury: Tim Geithner

Various news outlets are reporting that on Monday, Barack Obama will announce his pick for Treasury secretary: Tim Geithner. Compared...

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| Fri Nov. 21, 2008 2:11 PM PST

The War on the War on Christmas Kicks Off With Biggest Logical Leap of the Year

It's that time of year again. From now until December 26, expect over-the-top proclamations from your favorite conservative hacks...

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| Fri Nov. 21, 2008 8:13 AM PST

Who's Really Calling The Shots on The Economic Bailout?

The Project on Government Oversight (POGO), a non-partisan watchdog group that advocates transparency and accountability in Washington, today fired off...

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| Thu Nov. 20, 2008 8:30 AM PST
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Auto-Industry Owner's Manual

If you're experiencing problems with your automobile company, be sure to consult your Big 3 owner's manual.

Thu Nov. 20, 2008 1:00 AM PST

The Grey Lady's Green Guy

An interview with Andrew C. Revkin, <i>New York Times</i> environment writer.

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| Wed Nov. 19, 2008 4:38 PM PST

Throw the Bums Out (of Detroit)

Let's say you're three auto industry executives summoned to Washington to explain why you deserve billions of dollars in...

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| Wed Nov. 19, 2008 1:48 PM PST

Green Collar Jobs Coming To A State Near You

Climate problems are spawning climate solutions. And each climate solution will ripple throughout the economy in the form of new jobs and new materials. This according to a report that says the US economy is poised to grow big-time in a low-carbon world. Manufacturing Climate Solutions names where the jobs are&#8212;a first. The report comes from Duke University's Center on Globalization, Governance &...

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| Tue Nov. 18, 2008 3:07 PM PST

Why Rescue Automakers and Other Corporations that Have Been Bad Neighbors?

As Congress ponders whether to bail out the auto industry--and Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson opposes using the Big Finance rescue...

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| Tue Nov. 18, 2008 8:46 AM PST
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New York's Budget Battle: A Case Study for Obama?

Facing a deepening fiscal crisis, New York governor David Paterson has proposed deep budget cuts. Dems, watch and learn.

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| Tue Nov. 18, 2008 1:00 AM PST
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How Ford Lost Focus

For a decade, Bill Ford Jr. talked up fuel economy while his company peddled gas-guzzling SUVs and monster trucks. Is it too late for the automaker to shift gears to alternative fuels?

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| Mon Nov. 17, 2008 1:00 AM PST
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Let's Go Europe

The EU embraced sustainability. Could Brussels' green economy sprout in America?

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| Mon Nov. 17, 2008 1:00 AM PST
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Big Green Brother

When Wal-Mart tells its workers to live and breathe sustainability, is it (a) creepy, (b) innovative, (c) greenwashing, (d) all of the above?

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| Mon Nov. 17, 2008 1:00 AM PST