Energy

Green Jobs

All too often, discussions about so-called green job creation are placed in the future tense -- something we predict or hope will happen, but is still considered to be in the realm of the hypothetical. Many people don't know anyone who has a green job, are unable to imagine what one would look like, or who would be creating them. This keeps the concept of green jobs fuzzy and abstract for too many -- not the kind of thing you'd base an economic recovery on. The opponents of clean energy have seized on this, claiming that the whole concept of green jobs is a fantasy that could cost jobs in the established fossil fuel industry that we see all around us.

You can see the videos showing examples of green jobs at work right now at  CleanEnergyStories.org

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Climate Science Watch    Promoting integrity in the use of climate science in government
Source Watch:Coal Issues     Information tool about coal
Green Economic Recovery:  Impact on Arizona  Report on Building a low carbon economy

 Green Economy Creates Opportunities for Growth

A recent report in California shows that investing in the green ecomony provides a stimulus that creates jobs along with helping the environment.

Los Angeles - "The recent Air Board economic analysis of AB 32 confirms what we already know and are experiencing as a result of this vital clean energy, energy efficiency and clean air policy, AB 32, that sound environmental policy is sound economic policy that helps to create jobs. The consistent message that I have taken away from these studies is simply that AB 32 will help to drive California's economy toward a more prosperous, cleaner, more efficient future, meaning more jobs being created in one of the most difficult times in our country's history.

For the full report click here.

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