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How Climate Change Affects People of Color
(Special to The Root) — Chances are, if you are a person of color, climate change isn’t at the top of your list of concerns. President Barack Obama’s remarks on the issue in his State of the Union address and inaugural speech weren’t what made you cheer. Finding a job, keeping the lights and heat…
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Bet on a Brown and Green America
(Special to The Root) — The face of America is changing dramatically. New census data shows that for the first time in our history, babies being delivered in hospitals all over the country are predominantly African American, Latino, Asian and other minorities. It’s not just our babies who are growing more diverse. It’s our neighborhoods,…
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Your Take: Job Creation Begins at Home
Today the Senate Energy Committee will begin debating a weatherization bill known as Home Star that aims to make American homes more energy efficient, while creating thousands of American jobs in the process. Home Star has the potential to significantly reduce residential energy consumption, saving consumers almost $10 billion over the next 10 years, while…
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Getting in on the Green Ground Floor
The opportunity we’ve been waiting for is finally here. African Americans have the chance to get on the ground floor of an economic surge that could give our communities the foundation for long-term health, peace and prosperity. And it looks like something we’ve been doing for a very, very long time—it just hasn’t been recognized.…
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