Heliostats for concentrating solar power

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What do solar energy and real estate have in common? Location, location, location. Our western public lands are home to beautiful wildlands and wildlife habitat, as well as some of the best solar resources in the world.  While building large-scale solar projects on appropriate sites can create jobs, boost the economy and help tackle the threat of climate change, we want to make sure they don’t have negative impacts on cherished wildlands and wildlife habitat. Read more

This week, National Journal has a very interesting topic for its Energy & Environment blog series: Where does energy fit into President Obama’s jobs plan? The Wilderness Society President Bill Meadows argues for including clean energy investments like energy efficiency retrofits and responsible deployment of renewable energy in any jobs plan.  Read more at the National Journal Read more

I can hardly believe the trip is already over!  The jet lag has worn off, but the warm feelings for Ireland and the people I met while there have not.  An incredible place with some of the nicest folks I’ve ever encountered, and scenery that will knock your wool socks right off. Read more