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Top 10 Metropolitan Areas for Clean Economy Jobs

7/13/11 at 2:30 PM

Of the 2.7 million U.S. clean economy jobs, major cities like New York City, Los Angeles and San Francisco employ workers in industries such as mass transit, while green manufacturing jobs are found mostly in the South and Midwest. Continue Reading

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Do Sustainability Efforts Pay Off for Businesses?

5/25/11 at 6:00 PM

Almost three-quarters of business leaders say the benefits of their sustainability initiatives have exceeded their expectations, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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High Gas Prices: Who are the Biggest Winners and Losers?

5/17/11 at 6:30 PM

Small-business owners speak out about how gas prices are affecting their bottom line. Who's getting hit hardest ... and who's actually benefiting? Continue Reading

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Survey Says: Gas Prices Hurting Sales, May Lead to Layoffs

5/16/11 at 4:00 PM

Two-thirds of business owners say revenue is down as a result of high gas prices, according to a new survey. Continue Reading

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Clean Tech Companies Clean Up, with a Record $5.1 Billion in Investments

3/14/11 at 10:30 PM

The clean tech industry rebounds in 2010 with a record $5.1 billion in VC and more than $188 billion in sales. Continue Reading

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Library of Congress

Winning Government Contracts: 5 Things You Need to Know

12/06/10 at 6:00 PM

Uncle Sam spends billions of dollars every year. How to position your company to win government contracts. Continue Reading

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The Next Big Idea? Atayne, Clothing Made Out of Trash

9/26/10 at 12:00 PM

A jog on a humid day inspired Jeremy Litchfield to quit his job and start an athletic apparel company -- that makes its clothes from recycled, environmentally friendly materials. Continue Reading

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What Is Your Message for BP?

7/13/10 at 1:30 PM

The company responsible for the worst environmental disaster in U.S. history may be close to finally capping the oil leak. But the damage has already been done. We asked our Board of Directors whether BP can be fixed -- and how they would do it. Continue Reading

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Elon Musk Fires Back, Says He Was Never 'Broke'

7/09/10 at 2:30 PM

Musk, co-founder of PayPal and Tesla Motors, spoke out about his financial situation and ongoing divorce in a recent column. Continue Reading

Oil Spill Pay Czar Criticizes BP, Pushes for Bigger Payouts to Victims

7/05/10 at 2:30 PM

Kenneth Feinberg, who is overseeing the $20 billion compensation fund, wants to pay businesses affected by the oil spill six months at a time, instead of month-by-month. Continue Reading

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On the Eve of an IPO, Tesla Founder Elon Musk Claims He's Broke

6/22/10 at 6:00 PM

Musk, who co-founded PayPal and cashed out for $200 million, says he invested his last $35 million in Tesla Motors -- just as the company prepares to go public. Continue Reading

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Cutting the Cord: The Future of Mobile Chargers

6/01/10 at 6:30 PM

The next generation of mobile chargers use the sun, wind, and even your clothing to power up all your gadgets. Continue Reading

Virgin Establishes Fund for Green Companies

5/26/10 at 1:00 PM

The $220 million fund will focus on established green technology companies. Continue Reading

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SBA Offers Relief to Businesses Affected by Oil Spill

5/11/10 at 6:00 PM

The Small Business Administration is offering emergency loans to Gulf Coast businesses that have taken a hit following the BP oil spill. Continue Reading

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