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U.S. wind power capacity up in 2009 (CNET)
Industry group says power-generating capacity rose 39 percent, but the number of U.S. jobs associated with wind energy was flat last year, thanks in part to the recession. (read on…) Related items Nanotech catalyst may green chemical manufacturing (MalaysiaNews.net) Nanotech catalyst may green chemical manufacturing (Sify News) U.S. broadband speeds rise in 2009 (CNET) Afternoon Webcast 2/9 (WRGB Albany) Tatas learn... »
Decade in jobs: After recession, area looks for growth (Winona Daily News)
The collars of Winona County workers are getting whiter in atrend accelerated this year by the U.S. recession. (more…) Related items Grain News (Grainnet.com) Innovalight Awarded US Patent for Silicon Ink Solar Cells (Renewable Energy World) Mariner’s Choice Signs Pivotal Rep Agreement for North America (GlobeNewswire via Yahoo! Finance) Council, mayor set capital plan for South Bend :2010 amount up... »
Council, mayor set capital plan for South Bend :2010 amount up but still lower than in past. (South Bend Tribune)
SOUTH BEND — The city’s capital spending next year will more than triple this year’s amount but will still fall well short of annual levels before property tax cuts and the recession hit. (read the story…) Related items The state of Culver: 2010 (The Culver Citizen) Minnesota House OKs $1 billion capital spending proposal (Pioneer Press) Women’s Bureau Vacancy... »
Corus: An industrial Hercules dies (Guardian Unlimited)
1,800 steelworkers’ jobs to go but Teesside well placed for role in low-carbon future The top billing on the specials board at Kate Owen’s mobile canteen has been the same for a fortnight now: “Save our Steel”, says the felt-tip scribble, above the £2.20 all-day breakfast, whose price has been pegged for five years.... »
Finding new ways to grow in Silicon Valley (The Washington Times)
While established Silicon Valley companies weather the recession as best they can, newly emerging tech pioneers are showing the way back to economic growth. Many of yesterday’s moneymakers remain mired in hiring freezes and job losses. Two of the high-tech areas that lost jobs in 2008 — semiconductor and computer equipment manufacturing — have... »
