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Green Economy Big Picture

The articles in this area give you an overview of the Green Economy. Take some time to read the main articles before you move on to Step 3: Find Your Green Niche

 

Cleantech and Your Green Career: The Opportunities and Challenges
Cleantech and Your Green Career: The Opportunities and Challenges Cleantech affects all green jobs. Discover cleantech and how it relates to your dream green job... read or listen to this week's Tip of the Week. . . . more
Green Economy Progress Update: What You Can Discover about Your Own Green Career
Green Economy Progress Update: What You Can Discover about Your Own Green Career Are you ready for a straightforward assessment of the US and our environmental policy? Read or listen to this week's tip, which focuses on a speech by Barbara Boxer, explains where the US is with climate change and global warming. . . . more
Five Pieces of Good News about the Green Economy
Five Pieces of Good News about the Green Economy In this new year, we're starting off with good news! Read or listen to this week's tip to learn about good news in the green economy. . . . more
How to Understand Green Job Reports
How to Understand Green Job Reports Green job reports are confusing. It is difficult to compare and understand the data because definitions of "green jobs" vary. In this Tip of the Week, Carol gives you tips on how to compare apples to apples, not oranges. . . . more
First Step to Grasping the Critical Issues of the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen
First Step to Grasping the Critical Issues of the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen Next week the UN Climate Change Conference starts in Copenhagen. This conference will shape the future of the global green economy. Find out what to look for, and what to expect in this week's Tip of the Week. . . . more
Recovery.gov 2.0: New Local Details about Stimulus Money Distributions
Recovery.gov 2.0: New Local Details about Stimulus Money Distributions Do you want to SEE where the stimulus money going? In this week's tip, Carol shares some quick and easy ways to glean good information for your job search from the Recovery.gov website. . . . more
So Where Are We with Climate Change Regulations?
So Where Are We with Climate Change Regulations? Are your students/clients interested in climate change legislation? Read this week's tip to learn more about national and international climate change regulations. . . . more
Rebuilding Greensburg, KS: A Look at an Emerging Green Economy
Rebuilding Greensburg, KS: A Look at an Emerging Green Economy Have you heard about Greensburg, Kansas? This week's tip talks about the town rebuilding green after being flattened by a tornado. Learn about their process, and the green jobs involved, in this unique insight into the green economy. . . . more
Moving from the Electric Grid to the Smart Grid: What You Need to Know Now
Moving from the Electric Grid to the Smart Grid: What You Need to Know Now Does the energy grid baffle you? In this week's article, Carol helps you understand the basics with fabulous maps from NPR, and shows you ways delve deeper for more information. . . . more
Why We Need a Green Revolution: Insights and Opinions of Thomas Friedman
Why We Need a Green Revolution: Insights and Opinions of Thomas Friedman Are you looking for inspiration to make green changes now? This week's tip discusses the premise of Thomas Friedman's new book and some actions you can take to support the green revolution. . . . more
Maps and More Maps of the Green Economy
Maps and More Maps of the Green Economy Want to SEE the green economy in action? Read this week's tip and check out the green maps. . . . more
Success Breeds Failure: Dynamics of an Economy in Transition
Success Breeds Failure: Dynamics of an Economy in Transition The economy is changing. Businesses that are successful now and don't change with the economy will fail. This week's Tip of the Week discusses how businesses and individuals can succeed and grow in this changing economy. . . . more
Signs of Momentum in the Green Economy
Signs of Momentum in the Green Economy Are you worried about the future of the green economy? This Tip of the Week shares our outlook on the stability and momentum of green. . . . more
Update and Next Steps: American Energy and Climate Act
Update and Next Steps: American Energy and Climate Act Green legislation has passed the House! Read this Tip of the Week to see the pros, cons, and next steps in this legislation. . . . more
The American Clean Energy & Security Act - The Good, Bad and Ugly
The American Clean Energy & Security Act - The Good, Bad and Ugly Learn about new green legislation, and how it affects you. Read this week's Tip of the Week to learn more about the American Clean Energy and Security Act (i.e. the Waxman-Markey climate legislation). . . . more
Following the Stimulus Package Money Trail
Following the Stimulus Package Money Trail Do you wonder what happened to the money from the Stimulus Package? This article will show you where and how you can track the $787 Billion from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. . . . more
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