For all those who have mocked the concept of investing in renewable energy I refer you to the story in today’s New York Times detailing the huge lead China is building in manufacturing in this critical area. The Chinese are not only investing in the business end, but they are taking strong steps to create substantially more power through renewables themselves. This manufacturing end of this business in China has created over a million jobs. Protecting their energy future and creating an industry that employs over a million people. What a novel idea.