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Van Jones on Energy/Economic Future in MI - Denver 08

by: LiberalLucy

Wed Aug 27, 2008 at 13:45:35 PM EDT


National speaker/activist and founder of Green for All Van Jones speaks with me at the Big Tent at the Denver DNC (with Emptywheel chiming/directing in the background).

For those of us that were lucky enough to be at Netroots Nation last month, we were treated to hearing Van Jones speak. Jones who is a champion of fighting social inequality and environmental destruction is arguably one of the best speakers I've heard in the recent past, and joining me on the Van Jones bandwagon is our own PerfectStormer who can also testify to his greatness. 

Van was kind enough to speak with me about Michigan Senate Republicans fool-hardy plan for 8 new coal plants in Michigan, how we turn Detroit around AND protect our environmental future, and why Al Gore is so very right. And now that I'm no longer fighting YouTube for hours on end to upload videos, you can watch it here. :-) 

 

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Great job LL! (4.00 / 2)
Van Jones is spot on in his assessment of what will renew MI. Tell Marcy Lisa and I said hi!

"Kill the headlights and put it in neutral..."

Great Job Indeed! n/t (4.00 / 2)


"In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act." - George Orwell

Crazy place for an interview (4.00 / 2)
The Big Tent sounds like an absolute madhouse - kudos for conducting audible interviews when you can probably barely hear yourself think in there!  

Let's Go Green (0.00 / 0)
Van Jones is changing how we as Americans function in the workplace with his advocacy of green collar jobs and his Green For All Initiative. It is people like this that will find ways to help a struggling economy through the use of green friendly enterprise. Much like Van Jones, ShoreBank is advocating the financing of green friendly ventures across the country with projects like the Urban Green House in Chicago's South side neighborhood of Bronzeville. This 3 bedroom residential property is setting new standards for green living with such innovative cost-saving green features as central lighting shafts, cooling floor slabs, and a thermal rock bed and garden. ShoreBank provided the construction financing for this project and this is just one of the many projects that they are working on to create a more sustainable environment. ShoreBank is currently offering a High Yield Online Savings Account with a competitive 3.50% APY and $1 minimum balance. The great thing about this account is that while you watch your money grow you benefit from knowing that you are helping to fund projects like the Urban Green House in Chicago. For more information about ShoreBank and this account please visit http://www.shorebankdirect.sbk...  


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