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Inside the Tel Aviv Bubble

Omri Marcus | Posted 01.07.2009 | World


Omri Marcus

Here is a short guide to the various characters you will find in the Tel Aviv bubble these days, including Mr. Right Wing, Mr. Left Wing, The Escapist, and The Conspiracy Theory Guy.

Auto Bailout: Ecological Sustainability Before Economic Viability

Robert Weissman | Posted 12.19.2008 | Business


Robert Weissman

Detroit does need to find a way to be economically viable over time, but the preeminent need is to ensure that auto manufacturing is viable for the planet.

Transition Topic IV: Ought To Bail Out on Auto Bailout

Jeff Schweitzer | Posted 11.13.2008 | Politics


Jeff Schweitzer

Foreign car companies that embraced green technologies rather than fight them are now the global leaders.

Energy Bill Scorecard

Rep. Ed Markey | Posted 12.18.2007 | Politics


Rep. Ed Markey

During my time in Congress, I've learned to run marathons, not sprints. While getting 35 mpg over the finish line is a victory to celebrate, we must run renewable initiatives onto a new legislative track immediately.

Giuliani Opposes Congressional Fuel Economy Deal

Joseph Romm | Posted 12.09.2007 | Politics


Joseph Romm

What is Rudy's energy strategy? "Technology, technology, technology, blah, blah, blah." Yes, Rudy wants to subsidize hybrids and biofuels.

Dan Becker's Moment

Carl Pope | Posted 12.03.2007 | Home


Carl Pope

For the first time in more than 30 years, both houses of Congress are poised to pass legislation that would increase fuel efficiency from cars, trucks...

Servicing Customers

Paula Gordon | Posted 11.30.2007 | Home


Paula Gordon

You get what you pay for ... if you're lucky. We bought a Prius last week. Great! We needed a spare key. Groan. Private enterprise has externaliz...

The Green Zone: The Military's Addiction To Oil

Barry Sanders | Posted 10.29.2007 | Politics


Barry Sanders

Military vehicles have no respect for CAFÉ (Corporate Average Fuel Economy) standards, or fuel standards of any kind. After all, we are at war; fuel economy is a luxury.