Jobs that benefit the environment and conserve natural resources are growing faster than any other industry in the U.S. Green jobs include any career that benefits the environment, regardless of industry: clean energy manufacturing, recycling, conservation, pollution reduction, and others. MORE
According to Brad Markell, Executive Director of the AFL-CIO's Industrial Union Council , increased investment in advanced vehicle technology is leading to more domestic jobs. "Why "Why do hybrids and electric vehicles produce more jobs?" MORE
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Williams III: As environmental economists, we are often asked about how environmental regulations or policies will affect jobs and the unemployment rate. This should be no surprise as employment effects often play a central role in the political debate over environmental policy, with “green job” arguments on the left and “job killer” claims on the right. But existing economic models are not well-suited to answering the question of how regulation affects jobs. MORE
If you are looking for a green job the number of resources is growing. It operates like most job search sites and you can post your resume. The jobs are mostly in the U.S. Tags: careers green economy One of those places is CleanTech Recruits. but there are numerous listings around the world as well. Happy hunting. Check out the Organic Grocery List or Book Store. MORE
The State Department concluded last month that the project, Keystone XL, would cause minimal environmental impact if it was operated according to regulations, and the operator, TransCanada, has said the nearly 2,000-mile line would create 20,000 jobs in the United States. Sometimes it helps to visualize the job gains. That amounts to one job every 364 feet of pipe, or about the length of a football field including the endzones. MORE
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The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has called on governments to drive investment of at least 2% of GDP in the green economy in the wake of independent economic analysis forecasting the potential for green jobs growth. MORE
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10 Future Green Job Opportunities. Whether you are stuck in a passionless, dead end job that seems to be sucking the soul out of you each and every day, or if you are about to embark on your college career, green jobs just may be the choice you are looking for. Job growth in these sectors is predicted to increase as more demand along the lines of such innovation as solar, wind, battery power and more continue to rise. Lean, Green, Fighting for Clean. MORE
The Green Job Bank reports that the first quarter of 2012 saw a dramatic increase in the number of green job postings compared to the same period in 2011. "This increase in green job postings is due to the growth of the green economy. MORE
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The government estimates that the wind farm will directly create up to 900 green jobs in Yorkshire and Humberside. billion invested since 2010 into an industry which supports 35,400 jobs.” MORE
I could take the gamble of dropping my 44 cent letter in the mail and see if the Obama Administration is willing to subsidize my "green job" (I am an environmental economist) at 1 cent per letter. Matt Kahn: I sometimes mail out "snail mail" Anticipating this, I own a large number of 44 cent stamps. It crossed my mind that the first class rate is no longer $.44 44 and Google informed that it is now 45 cents. What is an economist to do? MORE
Mark Daniels , a vice president at Hilex Poly, said a ban would cost the state up to 2,000 jobs. I hope that readers of this blog know not to take that 2000 job estimate too seriously. This is a special day. It is not very often I get to check the solid waste category box: lawmakers in Sacramento are trying to make California the first state to approve a blanket ban on this most ubiquitous of consumer products. MORE
Nancy Folbre promotes the notion of green jobs at Economix and then gets down to business: The biggest gains from investments in new renewable-energy technologies are not easily captured in private transactions, because they produce environmental services that are largely unpriced. Adopting clean-energy standards would also increase demand for clean and green production, giving private companies greater incentive to invest. MORE
“Green jobs” are the new catchphrase when it comes to employment. Getting a job has always been painful and getting a green job does not necessarily make things any easier. Post from: Green Living Ideas. How to Find a Green Job. Green Collar Jobs green collar economy green economy green energy green job list green jobs Obama administration TreeHugger Yahoo MORE
If it don't create jobs it don't mean squat: With the approval Tuesday of plans for a new export terminal at Morehead City, North Carolina now has two manufacturers cranking up plans to start shipping wood pellets from both state ports to serve electric utilities in Europe. The state Department of Transportation said the new Morehead City agreement will generate at least 150 direct and indirect jobs and give the state $840,000 a year to invest in more port improvements. MORE
For many of us who graduated from college within the last five years, finding a career job has been difficult. Not only were jobs becoming more scarce, the competition for those jobs was getting harder and harder by the day. The post Green Jobs Are The Wave Of The Employment Future appeared first on Green Living Ideas. Sponsored Posts careers earnings eco career ecotech institute green jobs life goal MORE
The post The Future of Wave Power appeared first on Green Living Ideas. Alternative Energy green economy green jobs renewables tidal power wave power There is good news for the future of wave power. Not only does the technology for tidal energy continue to get better and more cost competitive, there is a growing interest in this wide-open field of study. As reported on Ecopreneurist, an initiative from the US Department of Energy (DOE), sponsored by the Water Power. MORE
Citing a Spanish study, a Bloomberg article reports that green job creation programs actually cost jobs elsewhere in the economy. The part I find odd is that when it is applied to the green economy it becomes a negative news story but there is no shortage of "stimulus" and bailout money. I fail to see the difference between that and green job subsidies. Tags: economics sustainable development green economy government regulation MORE
Now it’s time to incorporate the concept of cross pollination into our everyday lives, including our current jobs and future careers. MORE
Fortunately, one far-too-common material is coming to the rescue for the people of Ecuador, creating green jobs and reducing waste along the way: plastic bottles. Not all roofs are created equal. MORE
Department of Labor has announced the Green Jobs Innovation Fund competition to support opportunities for workers to receive job training in green industry sectors and occupations. This grant program is an important effort in supporting green investments and equipping workers with the knowledge, skills The U.S. MORE
Yesterday we wrote to tell you that Important Media is building the best green jobs site ever. With our team of brilliant writers and editors curating some of the world’s most popular sustainability websites, we’re sure we can build a great site for green job seekers and job posters alike. The post We need your Feedback to Build the Best Green Jobs Site appeared first on Green Living Ideas. MORE
Green entrepreneurship is gaining ground in the United States—and that ground is becoming even more green as “wage slaves” realize that the grass really is greener on the other side and that the more green they allow their new businesses to become, the better off everyone will be in the long run. You can easily take advantage of the wave of people who are joining the green movement. MORE
Over the past couple of years I’ve had quite a few people emailing in asking about schools that specialize in environmental studies or “green education” so I thought is was time that I put together a thorough list of the top ten environmental (green) jobs. Urban Farmers – Believe it or not, the number one green job is the urban farmer (gardener); and I must stress urban. 300,000 jobs worldwide. MORE
Do you dream about working towards a greener future in the Middle East but simply don’t know where the good jobs are? ” Since green jobs are something of a new thing in the Middle East and North Africa, it may be hard for some people to know where to find them. MORE
While unsubscribing to a couple of BLS updates I ran across this: That's right, green jobs are just as important as mass layoffs and inflation MORE
Internships can provide professional experience and on-the-job training for individuals looking to enter the environmental field. This comprehensive list, organized by state, offers a way to find organizations that may offer jobs or internships. MORE
Important media is building the world''s best green jobs site. Join the green jobs revolution. The post The Best Green Jobs Site Needs Your Help appeared first on Green Living Ideas. Green Lifestyle clean tech crowdfunding green job green jobs green lifestyle renewables MORE
Home About Us Contact Us Products Green Tips EBooks Going Green: Questions and Answers Subscribe Living Green and Saving Energy Green Economy To Create Green Jobs: Five Eco-Friendly Jobs to Consider by greenwise on December 17, 2010 The creation of new jobs in green and eco-friendly business has been put forward as one of the engines of growth for the next decade. What kind of jobs will be created from this growth? MORE
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The second is a study of the potential for "green jobs," in which PI says: An investment of $1 million in alternative water supply projects yields 10-15 jobs; in stormwater management, 5-20 jobs; in urban conservation and efficiency, 12-22 jobs; in agricultural efficiency and quality, 14.6 jobs; in restoration and remediation, 10-72 jobs. First, it ignores the fact that jobs are a COST. MORE
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The second is a study of the potential for "green jobs," in which PI says: An investment of $1 million in alternative water supply projects yields 10-15 jobs; in stormwater management, 5-20 jobs; in urban conservation and efficiency, 12-22 jobs; in agricultural efficiency and quality, 14.6 jobs; in restoration and remediation, 10-72 jobs. First, it ignores the fact that jobs are a COST.
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Mark Daniels , a vice president at Hilex Poly, said a ban would cost the state up to 2,000 jobs. I hope that readers of this blog know not to take that 2000 job estimate too seriously. This is a special day. It is not very often I get to check the solid waste category box: lawmakers in Sacramento are trying to make California the first state to approve a blanket ban on this most ubiquitous of consumer products.
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If it don't create jobs it don't mean squat: With the approval Tuesday of plans for a new export terminal at Morehead City, North Carolina now has two manufacturers cranking up plans to start shipping wood pellets from both state ports to serve electric utilities in Europe. The state Department of Transportation said the new Morehead City agreement will generate at least 150 direct and indirect jobs and give the state $840,000 a year to invest in more port improvements.
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Nancy Folbre promotes the notion of green jobs at Economix and then gets down to business: The biggest gains from investments in new renewable-energy technologies are not easily captured in private transactions, because they produce environmental services that are largely unpriced. Adopting clean-energy standards would also increase demand for clean and green production, giving private companies greater incentive to invest.
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