A new Appalachian spring
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The Appalachian section of Ohio has about a 17% unemployment rate, but the Appalachian Center of Economic Networks is helping to revitalize the area's economy. The organization is encouraging the production and promotion of hundreds of small manufacturing firms in the region.
Publication Name: Environmental Action Magazine
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0013-922X
Year: 1995
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Generating jobs in energy
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The Dept. of Energy's Weatherization Assistance Program entails the installation of storm windows, furnaces and boilers. It can thus generate job opportunites in construction and retail as well as pass on energy savings to companies and their employees.
Publication Name: Environmental Action Magazine
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0013-922X
Year: 1995
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Energy programs that empower
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Private initiatives to promote energy efficiency in Austin, TX; Portland, OR, and Philadelphia, PA, are presented. The programs promote environmental concerns while helping the poor.
Publication Name: Environmental Action Magazine
Subject: Environmental issues
ISSN: 0013-922X
Year: 1995
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