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Author: Hamida Kinge

  • Bumps in the Road for the Wind Industry

    Jan 28th, 2009 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: | 1

    Pennsylvania was one of the states hardest hit by the collapse of the steel industry. But in the last few years, its rust belt has been getting a green makeover, thanks largely to the wind power industry. Still, despite a new president who’s pushing to create a green economy, wind power companies like Gamesa are struggling with the economic slowdown, labor issues and, surprisingly, pollution.   (keep reading…)

  • A Dispatch from the Princeton Environmental Film Festival

    Jan 22nd, 2009 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: New York | 0

    Hamida Kinge reviews presentations by Leila Darabi, Bill Kirkos and Elizabeth Royte, who took on a single topic: America’s garbage.   (keep reading…)

  • The Ellis Island Economy

    Dec 21st, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Los Angeles, New York | 1

    Immigrants fuel growth in cities and are nearly 30 percent more like to start businesses than native-born Americans. A recent conference on immigrants’ roles in cities sparked debate over how cities can foster immigrant businesses.   (keep reading…)

  • Tackling a Leviathan in Texas

    Nov 7th, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: Houston | 0

    Houston’s Mayor Bill White has taken on local oil refineries and chemical plants. He’s now fighting for environmental justice — and the health of his city.   (keep reading…)

  • Green Drinks NYC

    Nov 3rd, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: New York | 2

    At Green Drinks, the environment and cocktails get stirred together, not shaken. The informal monthly networking event is where people working in the green sector share a glass with those who simply care for the welfare of the environment and talk sustainability shop.   (keep reading…)

  • Filmmakers Tia Lessin & Carl Deal “Trouble the Water”

    Oct 2nd, 2008 | Topic: | Region: | Cities: New Orleans, New York | 0

    Next American City interviews Tia Lessin and Carl Deal about their groundbreaking film Trouble the Water, currently playing in theaters.   (keep reading…)
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