There Is Green In Them There Hills!
The promise of a clean, renewable power and fuel supply in the United States requires workers dedicated to leading this country toward a sustainable energy future.
The promise of a clean, renewable power and fuel supply in the United States requires workers dedicated to leading this country toward a sustainable energy future.
Barack Obama’s Acceptance Speech at the Democratic National Convention in Denver
...I'll invest $150 billion over the next decade in affordable, renewable sources of energy -- wind power, and solar power, and the next generation of biofuels -- an investment that will lead to new industries and 5million new jobs that pay well and can't be outsourced...
...I'll invest $150 billion over the next decade in affordable, renewable sources of energy -- wind power, and solar power, and the next generation of biofuels -- an investment that will lead to new industries and 5million new jobs that pay well and can't be outsourced...
If President-Elect Obama only implements half of his promise, that is still $75 billion in renewable energy.
There is a growing need for professionals with specialties in renewable energy to work in this fast growing business sector. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the trend in environmental job growth to continue and universities are quickly moving to add more green degrees to their curriculums.
Two years ago, the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries created 8.5 million new jobs, and according to the 2007 Green-Collar Jobs report conducted by the American Solar Energy Society, this number is projected to grow to 40 million jobs by 2030. The green industry also indirectly produces jobs such as graphic designers, accountants and marketing specialists.
There is hope in the coming years, but it will not happen overnight. The road ahead is going to take dedication and commitment.
There is a growing need for professionals with specialties in renewable energy to work in this fast growing business sector. The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects the trend in environmental job growth to continue and universities are quickly moving to add more green degrees to their curriculums.
Two years ago, the renewable energy and energy efficiency industries created 8.5 million new jobs, and according to the 2007 Green-Collar Jobs report conducted by the American Solar Energy Society, this number is projected to grow to 40 million jobs by 2030. The green industry also indirectly produces jobs such as graphic designers, accountants and marketing specialists.
There is hope in the coming years, but it will not happen overnight. The road ahead is going to take dedication and commitment.
The National Council for Science and the Environment (NCSE) has been working since 1990 to improve the scientific basis of environmental decisionmaking. The NCSE University Affiliate Program provides services to advance environmental programs to over 140 members ranging from large private or public research institutions to smaller liberal arts institutions.
Browse the NCSE website for green degrees at http://www.ncseonline.org/02education/
Search for a rewarding environmental career at http://www.ecojobs.com/ and http://www.greenjobs.com/.
Search for a rewarding environmental career at http://www.ecojobs.com/ and http://www.greenjobs.com/.
