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Green Jobs

 
A green job, also called a green-collar job is, according to the United Nations Environment Program, "work in agricultural, manufacturing, research and development, administrative and service activities that contribute(s) substantially to preserving or restoring environmental quality. Specifically, but not exclusively, this includes jobs that help to protect ecosystems and biodiversity; reduce energy, materials and water consumption through high-efficiency strategies; de-carbonize the economy; and minimize or altogether avoid generation of all forms of waste and pollution." (Photo: Flickr)

Recent Stories


President Obama signs jobs bill

Thu, Mar 18 2010 at 5:53 PM EST

President Obama signed the HIRE Act, which is designed to stimulate job growth by offering private businesses incentives for hiring new workers.


Is it time for next stage of sustainable business?

Wed, Mar 17 2010 at 6:17 PM EST

U.S. investor group argues in new report that companies need to track use of energy and resources as much as hiring and cash flow.


Apply now for a Sierra Club internship

Wed, Mar 17 2010 at 8:00 AM EST

Application deadline for the Sierra Club's Best Internship on Earth position is March 31, 2010.


State of Washington embraces green building

Tue, Mar 16 2010 at 4:48 PM EST

The Washington Department of Ecology's Green Building Group’s film, Green Building: Jobs of the Future, helps educate citizens about the benefits of green building.


Green jobs for Chicago ex-cons

Mon, Mar 15 2010 at 8:00 AM EST

Funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will create more than 650 green jobs for individuals who were once incarcerated.


Weekend green jobs news roundup

Fri, Mar 12 2010 at 3:00 PM EST

Is the Spanish solar industry in trouble, LA promotes green gardening, and other top green jobs stories from the week.


The Pentagon promotes green job training opportunities

Wed, Mar 10 2010 at 6:21 PM EST

Pentagon Channel recently featured a segment that promoted green training opportunities for military veterans.


Green jobs need to be good jobs

Wed, Mar 10 2010 at 8:00 AM EST

62 employees of Lacy Enterprises file a discrimination lawsuit in Alabama after their good, green jobs become a nightmare.


President Obama continues push for green jobs

Mon, Mar 08 2010 at 8:00 AM EST

Obama continues to press for more clean energy jobs in an appearance in Arlington, Va.


Gov. Schwarzenegger pushes for a green jobs in California

Thu, Mar 04 2010 at 11:05 AM EST

California governor pushing to make the state a clean tech leader.


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