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 Stories About: business AND climate AND environmental justice AND green jobs AND Van Jones
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A green wave lifts all boats
Van Jones looks to sustainability for pathways out of poverty |
Anna Fahey |
11 Nov 2007 |
Gristmill |
| Will the burgeoning 'green' economy have a place in it for everyone? To a packed auditorium in Seattle last Wednesday, Van Jones said: It can. And to be successful, it has to. In the chorus of voices against climate change, his message rings true and clear: 'We have a chance to connect the people who most need work with the work that most needs to be done.' Van Jones is a civil-rights lawyer and founder and executive director of an innovative nonprofit working to ... |
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| Topics: business, climate, environmental justice, green jobs, Van Jones (all these topics) |
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Making sure the green wave lifts all boats
New report from Apollo Alliance on good green jobs |
Kate Sheppard |
01 May 2007 |
Gristmill |
| The Apollo Alliance and Urban Habitat have a new report out today on the coming green economy and the immense job potential for traditionally excluded groups -- low-income, heavily minority urban communities. The report sets out a vision for green jobs in the U.S. and outlines the green industries that already exist in the country, offering policy guidance for creating better jobs for more people. It also details programs that are working, like apprenticeships, job ... |
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| Topics: business, climate, climate change mitigation, energy, environmental justice, green jobs, placemaking, Van Jones (all these topics) |
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