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We have experts available to explain public policy details and provide a perspective not normally found in mainstream discussions.   If you have a general question or want to arrange an interview please contact Christopher Mitchell in our Minneapolis office at info@ilsr.org or call 612-276-3456 ext. 209.

 

ILSR News Releases and Selected Media Coverage

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Article, ILSR Press Room filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on May 17, 2012

We Need Energy From Many Sources

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/energy-sources/

Florida Times-Union, May 17, 2012 There are a few key principles to remember about energy: As more of the world moves to the middle class, energy needs will grow enormously. “The absolute numbers are staggering,” writes Daniel Yergin, author of “The Quest: Energy, Security and the Remaking of the Modern World.” He provides deep background… Continue reading

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ILSR Press Room filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on May 17, 2012

Community Broadband Kicks Comcast to the Curb

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/community-broadband-kicks-comcast-curb/

SaveTheInternet.com, May 17, 2012 True or false: The fastest broadband connections in the country come from Comcast, Time Warner Cable and other big telecom companies. The answer: A big, fat FALSE. A new report from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) shows that local governments build the fastest, most innovative broadband networks in the country…. Continue reading

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ILSR Press Room filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on May 8, 2012

Seattle Drops City-Sponsored Internet

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/seattle-drops-city-sponsored-internet/

Weekday Show – KOUW Radio, May 8, 2012 ILSR’s broadband program director, Christopher Mitchell, is interviewed on Seattle’s KUOW radio about the city of Seattle decision to back off of their public broadband program.  The City of Seattle quietly pulled the plug last week on an ambitious plan to build a city–sponsored broadband network. In… Continue reading

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ILSR Press Room filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on May 7, 2012

Cities Build Their Own, Faster Broadband Networks

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/cities-build-own-faster-broadband-networks/

Nation’s Cities Weekly, May 7, 2012 Some of the fastest broadband networks are being built by local governments, according to a recent report titled “Broadband at the Speed of Light” from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance and the Benton Foundation. Providing service to less populated areas can prove to be unprofitable for the private sector,… Continue reading

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ILSR Press Room filed under Broadband | Written by Christopher | No Comments | Updated on May 4, 2012

Community Broadband Short Video Explainer

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/community-broadband-short-video-explainer/

BoingBoing.net, May 4, 2012 Christopher sez, “We just released a 90 second animated video that explains why communities build their own broadband networks, often in competition with big cable. For those who want all the details, we just released a massive 75 page white paper examining 3 community fiber networks in depth – Chattanooga, Tennessee;… Continue reading

Article, ILSR Press Room filed under Biomaterials, Waste to Wealth | Written by Brenda Platt | No Comments | Updated on Apr 27, 2012

Green Matter: Bio-based Plastics Stand Up to Sustainability Scrutiny

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/green-matter-bio-based-plastics-stand-sustainability-scrutiny/

Plastics Today, April 27, 2012 A new study published by the Journal of Cleaner Production has attempted to evaluate the sustainability of availability of bioplastics based on criteria from 12 principles compiled by the Sustainable Biomaterials Collaborative. The study, “Sustainability of bio-based plastics: general comparative analysis and recommendations for improvement,” used criteria including the pesticide use,… Continue reading

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Article, ILSR Press Room filed under Energy | Written by John Farrell | No Comments | Updated on Apr 26, 2012

Utilities Facing a Distributed Generation Future?

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/utilities-facing-distributed-generation-future/

IntelligentUtility.com, April 26, 2012 Yesterday, I suggested that you meet John Farrell, who directs the Energy Self-Reliant States and Communities program at the Institute for Local Self-Reliance. He focuses on energy policies that expand the benefits of local ownership of distributed generation, particularly renewable energy. That column, “Power Utilities’ Morphing Future,” got plenty of thoughtful… Continue reading

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ILSR Press Room filed under The Public Good | Written by David Morris | No Comments | Updated on Apr 26, 2012

Postal Workers Unions Continue Fight to Stop Massive USPS Cutbacks

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/postal-workers-unions-continue-fight-stop-massive-usps-cutbacks/

In These Times.  April 26, 2012 “Congress created this manufactured crisis…, and Congress must solve this,” declared Sally Davidow, spokeswoman for the American Postal Workers Union (APWU), which has resisted congressional efforts to curtail USPS service and eliminate hundreds of thousands of jobs. This week, Congress took a step toward solving the USPS’ problems—but postal… Continue reading

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ILSR Press Room filed under Independent Business | Written by Stacy Mitchell | No Comments | Updated on Apr 23, 2012

For Walmart, Sustainability Is Slow Going

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/walmart-sustainability-slow/

Advertising Age, April 23, 2012 After years of leading the sustainability charge for much of the retail world and its supplier base, Wal-Mart Stores is finding that progress can be slow, even though it commands the most purchasing clout in the world.  Walmart’s annual Sustainability Report, released last week, highlighted progress in waste reduction and… Continue reading

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ILSR Press Room filed under Independent Business | Written by Stacy Mitchell | No Comments | Updated on Apr 20, 2012

Walmart Struggles to Overcome Environmental Criticism

The content that follows was originally published on the Institute for Local Self-Reliance website at http://www.ilsr.org/walmart-struggles-overcome-environmental-criticism/

U.S. News & World Report, April 20, 2012 Walmart works hard to show off its green side, but environmental activists have been slamming the corporation for a litany of sins against Mother Nature—emitting millions of tons of CO2, encouraging waste by selling low-quality goods, and building warehouse-sized stores…. This week, the largest corporation in America… Continue reading