Green-Collar Jobs, Defined and Counted

green jobs aren't always easy for employment analysts like Michael Myers to recognize, because they are scattered across most occupations and industries. In fact, every job can be more or less green. Full Story »

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Posted by: Posted by Derek Hawkins - May 20, 2009 - 3:08 PM PDT
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Derek Hawkins
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by Derek Hawkins - May. 21, 2009

A meticulous analysis of green-collar jobs -- what are they and how many are there and how many will be created in the next decade? Excellent insights and comparative data, but somewhat inconclusive.

In recent years, thanks to the leadership of green-economy evangelist and now White House adviser Van Jones, “green-collar jobs” has come to refer to employment ... More »

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Kaizar Campwala
3.9
by Kaizar Campwala - May. 21, 2009

A thorough analysis of what constitutes a "green job", in the specific context of the Pacific Northwest. It's not the most engaging read, but presents more rigorous analysis on this topic than most others I've seen.

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