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Jobs that Build a Better Future
Clean energy investments will create millions of manufacturing jobs and whole new industries
Overview

Investing in clean energy can help heal the environment and boost the American economy.

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
An Opportunity to Repower America with a Green Economy
Legislative Analysis

The economic recovery package is a first step toward repowering America with green jobs, refueling our nation with clean energy, and rebuilding the country’s aging transportation and water infrastructure. As the bill moves into its final stages, Congress has a great opportunity to make a serious commitment to energy independence, reducing carbon emissions and protecting our environment while also creating millions of new jobs. In order to assure that these goals are met, NRDC supports the inclusion of these provisions in the final American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Get document in pdf.

Coal is Dirty and Dangerous
Efficiency and renewables are better options for repowering America with clean energy
Overview

Coal is America’s No. 1 global warming polluter, despite the industry hype. Clean energy alternatives are better choices for our health, welfare and the U.S. economy.

Building the Wheels of the Clean Energy Economy
Public Transportation for the 21st Century
Fact Sheet

In too many cities and towns across the nation, Americans are spending more time in their cars—and stuck in traffic—when traveling between home, work, and school. This dangerous reliance on our vehicles, which keeps us addicted to oil and causes serious pollution, is a threat to our health, environment, and national security. Developing a modern, efficient public transportation infrastructure will create millions of jobs, reduce our reliance on foreign oil, combat global warming and serve as the foundation of the clean energy economy. Get document in pdf.

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