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350.org Is Greening the Planet with Lean, Green IT

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In a time when climate change and developing the green economy are somewhat passé, nonprofits have not given up on the mission. Find out how they're greening the planet and using the leanest greenest IT possible. The organization has a staff of 40 across three offices (Washington DC, New York City, and Oakland, California).

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350.org Is Greening the Planet with Lean, Green IT

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In a time when climate change and developing the green economy are somewhat passé, nonprofits have not given up on the mission. Find out how they're greening the planet and using the leanest greenest IT possible. Washington DC, New York City, and Oakland, California). org, a Networked Nonprofit.

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Van Jones Will be Green Advisor to Obama

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According to this AP article , and this New York Times article, Van Jones will be a green jobs adviser for the Obama administration. Jones is the author of The Green Collar Economy and Founder of the Oakland-based, Green for All. He's an inspiring speaker: green jobs economy Van Jones Obama

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The Green Collar Economy by Van Jones: Help Me Spread the Word

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I'm helping Green for All get the word out about Van Jones ' new book, The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Two of Our Biggest Problems. In order for The Green Collar Economy to have the biggest impact, the best time for folks to buy the book is now , or any time before the Tuesday, October 7th on-sale date.

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Nomad Cafe: How to Start a Green Cafe

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Have you ever thought about starting a green cafe? Well, Chris Waters of the Nomad Cafe in Oakland not only thought about it, he made it happen. What makes the Nomad Cafe a green and sustainable cafe ? What makes the Nomad Cafe a green and sustainable cafe ? Create a business plan. Secure financing.

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Three Women Journalists and Activists Host Sundance's "The Green"

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With Earth Day coming up, lots of green projects are launching this month, including the Sundance Channel's, The Green, a block of weekly programming devoted to the environment. I saw Majora Carter speak last May at a Solutions Salon put on by the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights in Oakland. She was amazing. Go Sundance!

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Have Fun Do Good Link Love: Echoing Green, Jobs for Change, Julia Cameron and 29 Gifts

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NEWS This week, Echoing Green partnered with Jobs for Change on a new Be Bold Podcast. LINK LOVE Bay Area folks, join me November 15th for Jennifer Lee's Right-Brain Business Plan Workshop in Oakland. Green Blogger Convention To Kick Off In Los Angeles Next Month on Eco razzi. It's been a been a busy few weeks!

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