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Green jobs workshop in RI
Thu, Aug 06, 2009 5:39 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
A free green jobs workshop will be held at the Rhode Island Convention Center in Providence on Aug. 9.
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CityCenter focuses on sustainability
Thu, Aug 06, 2009 2:08 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
The massive 18 million square-foot CityCenter development in Las Vegas is focusing on sustainable features.
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Raceway looks to the sun
Wed, Aug 05, 2009 8:14 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Pocono Raceway in Pennsylvania is preparing for a 25-acre solar farm.
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Green The Block campaign launches
Wed, Aug 05, 2009 2:18 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
After a White House press conference, Van Jones and Christine Glunz participated in a live chat to discuss the Green the Block campaign.
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Atlanta architect earns green roofing accreditation
Tue, Aug 04, 2009 11:09 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Atlanta architect Meg Needle is among the first group of green building professionals to earn Green Roof Professional accreditation.
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Earth911.com names its top five green jobs
Mon, Aug 03, 2009 11:14 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Conservation biologist tops Earth911.com’s top five green jobs list.
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Telecommuting, the ultimate green job?
Mon, Aug 03, 2009 11:44 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Telecommuting can make any job greener, but it also may become one of the hottest green job trends.
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Mayor Daley discusses green jobs
Fri, Jul 31, 2009 10:23 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Mayor Richard Daley discusses how green jobs can bring employment to Chicago's disadvantaged residents.
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Weekly LEED roundup – 7/31/09
Fri, Jul 31, 2009 4:02 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
A multi-purpose facility and Arizona's first LEED certified restaurant are featured in this week's LEED roundup.
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Green job of the week: Handbag model
Thu, Jul 30, 2009 9:47 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Attention eco-fashionistas in New York City, Canopy Verde is searching for handbag models as part of a grassroots advertising campaign.
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Assignment Earth: Giant wind turbines

Thu, Jul 30, 2009 5:32 PM

An Iowa company bets its future on building huge, utility-scale wind turbines for the promised "green revolution."
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USGBC seeks feedback on LEED
Thu, Jul 30, 2009 5:25 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
The U.S. Green Building Council has opened a call for ideas regarding its LEED rating systems. The survey is open until August 7, 2009
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High paying green jobs
Thu, Jul 30, 2009 12:39 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Forbes magazine has created a list of 10 green jobs that come with a 6-figure salary.
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Easy green office ideas
Wed, Jul 29, 2009 7:56 PM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
Changing your own office routine may help motivate your coworkers to adopt one of these easy green office ideas.
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Coca-Cola Enterprises' commitment to sustainability
Wed, Jul 29, 2009 11:52 AM by Melissa Hincha-Ownby
The company has announced a commitment to reduce its carbon footprint by 15% by the year 2020.
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