‘Green For All’ Fights to Lift People Out of Poverty

In this tough economy, there has been a lot of talk about a green stimulus package and the promise of green jobs. But while politicians and pundits figure out how to best implement those goals, Green For All has been busy creating the blueprints for an inclusive green economy, strong enough to lift people out of poverty (see our profile of Green for All founder Van Jones).

From the Green For All website:

What’s the best way to give Americans of all socioeconomic backgrounds a tangible stake in fighting for issues like global warming? Easy: Make it their livelihood. Every day, about 135 million people go to work in the U.S. Imagine what would happen if millions of those jobs—plus new ones created for people who are currently unemployed—were in fields like renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and green building.

Solar RichmondBUILD at work:

Green For All is hosting a track of the upcoming Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference in D.C. from February 4th-6th. So if you’re in town, be sure to check out interesting panels like Prison Re-Entry & Green Jobs and Youth, Culture & Making Green Jobs Cool.

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