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Clean Energy Economy Poised for Explosive Growth

Green jobs are hot and getting hotter, according to a new study by Pew Charitable Trusts. Green collar workers currently constitute a tiny but fast-growing sector of the U.S. economy, and that growth is going to explode in the coming months.
From The New York Times:
The “clean-energy economy” grew 9.1 percent between 1998 and 2007 to [...]

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Van Jones Explains Why He’s Going to Washington

He’s the perfect man for the job, so of course greenies across America are thrilled that Van Jones is joining President Obama’s administration to become a ‘green jobs adviser’. But, there are some who have questioned whether it’s really the best way to put Jones’ expertise to use, and wondered what he’s leaving behind as [...]

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Van Jones, Obama’s New Green Jobs Adviser

Over the past few days there’s been a lot of rumors and speculation about Van Jones possibly joining President Obama’s cabinet as ‘Green Jobs Czar’. It was finally confirmed yesterday that while ‘Green Jobs Czar’ is a bit of an overstatement, Jones wil indeed be serving as Obama’s green jobs adviser.
From Google:
Author and activist Van [...]

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Great Green Job of the Week: Coastal Louisiana Organizer for the National Wildlife Federation

The National Wildlife Federation is seeking an effective, dynamic individual to help lead a grassroots outreach campaign in support of NWF’s issue agenda on Coastal Louisiana Restoration (including combating climate change), with a particular focus on the Atchafalaya Basin. This position is located in Baton Rouge – the NWF is also seeking a coastal organizer [...]

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College Students Flood Green Jobs Training

College students all over America are betting on the idea that the green job market holds promise even in this bleak economy, gravitating to green jobs training programs. They’re learning about alternative fuels, renewable energy and how to green their current field of work in the hopes of snagging one of the millions of green [...]

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Green Jobs 101: How to Snag Eco-Employment

Looking for a green collar job? You’re far from alone. Even with the tanking economy, lots of people are putting their hopes into the prediction that millions of green jobs are coming our way in the next few years – especially since many believe that green jobs and economic recovery will go hand-in-hand. Here’s EarthFirst’s [...]

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