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New DoD building aims for LEED Silver
Fri, Mar 19 2010 at 1:08 PM EST

The Department of Defense will soon start construction of a new Hazardous Material Response Facility with a goal of attaining LEED Silver certification.

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.

Interest-free green loans in L.A.
Thu, Mar 18 2010 at 2:17 PM EST

The Jewish Free Loan Association has launched a new Green Loan Fund, providing interest-free loans for environmental upgrades to Los Angeles residents and small businesses.

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.

USGBC offers green building tours
Tue, Mar 16 2010 at 2:18 PM EST

The U.S. Green Building Council and the Sierra Club are joining forces to offer green building tours as part of the “Green Buildings for Cool Cities” project.

Georgia-Pacific prize pack
Tue, Mar 16 2010 at 11:13 AM EST

The contest is still going.

Has working from home become the new calling in sick?
Mon, Mar 15 2010 at 5:53 PM EST

The recession has put more pressure on workers and bosses to produce from home even when sick.

USGBC 2010 Federal Summit
Mon, Mar 15 2010 at 2:00 PM EST

U.S. Green Building Council will host the summit on May 18-19, 2010, in Washington, D.C., and focus on how green building will benefit the economy and job recovery.

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.

Official rules: Georgia-Pacific prize package
Fri, Mar 12 2010 at 1:11 PM EST

Read the rules, then take the survey to win.

Greenbuild 2010 preview: Chicago
Fri, Mar 12 2010 at 1:00 PM EST

Watch this preview as Chicago, Illinois prepares to host Greenbuild 2010 – “Generation Green: Redefining our Future” from November 17-19, 2010.

Why do my eyes and back hurt after a day at the office?
Fri, Mar 12 2010 at 8:09 AM EST

Chanie Kirschner reports from her home office (in fuzzy slippers, we're sure) on how to make work less painful.

Reporter examines one Recovery Act project
Thu, Mar 11 2010 at 2:42 PM EST

Boston Globe journalist Robert Gavin examined one Recovery Act project and discovered far-reaching benefits.

Dutch companies embrace sustainability-based bonuses
Thu, Mar 11 2010 at 8:00 AM EST

Corporate bonuses tied directly to how well an executive meets sustainability goals, including innovations and daily behaviors.

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.

Study: EU's 'carbon fat cats' get rich off trading scheme
Wed, Mar 10 2010 at 12:52 PM EST

The system for industrial carbon quotas could allow 10 firms to collect surplus CO2 permits worth $4.3 billion by 2012.

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.

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