VIDEO:  Richmond Fights Back with Solar
 
 
Richmond CA is home to one of the US' largest oil refineries. Originally built by Standard Oil in 1901, the plant has been owned by Chevron since 1984 when a merger formed the oil super-power. For a century much of the cities work force, economic growth and eventual depression has been linked to the giant plant. Now the city of Richmond is fighting back. By teaching young people how to install Solar Panels on low income roofs they are creating jobs, reducing crime and fighting global warming.
by  CarlDBrown  on Jul 28,2008
 
 
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David_Whiteside 471 days ago
great work as always Mr. Brown!
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