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Home » Joel Makower

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A paler shade of green

by Harold Henderson December 3, 2007August 19, 2021

A lot of green marketing is questionable, according to a recent survey. But compared to what?

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Is this trip necessary?

by Harold Henderson July 13, 2007August 19, 2021

You may now move about the country . . . by train.

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More conservative climate quackery

by Harold Henderson January 31, 2007August 19, 2021

First it was wrong to do anything about climate change because it would wreck the economy; now it’s wrong to do anything about climate change because someone might profit from it.

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Less than shocking news on the Chevy Volt

by Harold Henderson January 17, 2007August 19, 2021

The Chevy Volt, GM’s latest flailing attempt to survive.

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Year-end lists

by Harold Henderson January 3, 2007August 19, 2021

Better-than-average top-10 (or 9 or 11) lists.

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Help wanted

by Harold Henderson December 13, 2006August 19, 2021

Think you can simultaneously support Wal-Mart and the environment? There’s a job for you.

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The vinyl chapter on environmental standards

by Harold Henderson December 5, 2006August 19, 2021

Big industry is getting wise to green-building initiatives.

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Environmentalists for General Electric and BMW!

by Harold Henderson August 24, 2006August 19, 2021

Joel Makower’s dream law: “Put a fair price on carbon.”

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