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As Republican senators try to stall climate change legislation on grounds that it could harm the U.S. economy, a major study from three universities suggests a robust climate bill would do just...
This study finds that a robust climate bill could boost the U.S. economy by about $111 billion by 2020 and create as many as 1.9 million jobs.
...Why is wind-power behemoth GE bothering to invest a relatively tiny amount of money in a small company that makes backyard wind turbines? ...
Frances Beinecke's new book -- a straightforward, easy-to-read argument -- attempts to connect the climate issue to everyday concerns like jobs, the economy and national security. ...
This study, conducted by the U.S. Green Building Council and Booz Allen Hamilton, predicts that the green building industry will be responsible for the creation or support of 7.9 million jobs,...
A slew of reports released during Greenbuild 2009 explore how green buildings are impacting resource use, the job market, facility management and more. ...
A study published during National Commute Smart Week finds that not only are Brits wasting huge amounts of time on their daily commutes, but that technology-assisted remote working plans can make...
The chief executive of a leading supermarket has demanded the government tackle a lack of trained workers with green skills. ...
An Environmental Defense Fund program that pairs MBA students with companies to find energy efficiency opportunities will save host firms $54 million over the lifetime of the projects and avoid...
Hedge fund guru George Soros becomes latest billionaire investor to unveil plans for investing in the fight against climate change. ...
"Green-Collar Jobs: Realizing the Promise," a new study from the Sightline Insitute, takes a close look at how stimulus funding and green collar jobs are already benefiting the Pacific...
Paid for in part with stimulus funds, the Clean Energy Workforce Training Program aims to prepare 20,000 Californians for green collar jobs, such as green building designers, solar panel...
Small businesses developing near-term cleantech solutions to improve energy, water and manufacturing efficiency at facilities are eligible for Recovery Act funds totaling $37 million from the U.S...
The 2009 Black Book of Outsourcing Vendors takes a look at which firms offer the strongest environmental initiatives for companies looking to delegate business operations to third parties. ...
If you're starting a job search, probably the first thing you'll do is hang out on job boards. But be wary: They have the potential to be a waste of time. ...
Cleantech firm claims recruiting and training new green talent will underpin growth plans. ...
Danny Kennedy, CEO of Sungevity, speaks about his experience as an entrepreneur working with local governments in Green Jobs training programs. ...
Two new reports on the impacts of moving to a low-carbon economy show putting money toward energy efficiency, building retrofits and renewable energy projects can create 1.7 million new jobs,...
This report from Green for All, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the University of Massachusetts explores how investments in energy efficiency, clean technology and public transportation...
Given all the hype about green jobs -- particularly the rosy projections about the green jobs of tomorrow -- it's welcome news when a credible source puts some facts on the table. Would you care...
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This concise and fact-filled guide, the latest book by Jerry Yudelson, provides a roadmap...
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