More than 300,000 Minnesotans – and millions across the United States – are poised to take advantage of new job opportunities in the growing "green" economy, according to a new report released by a group of labor and environmental organizations.
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Going green and blue: Millions ready to gain in new economy
(via www.workdayminnesota.org)
Submitted by jcs44 on Mon, 2008-06-09 23:32. | Tags: business | Florida | indiana | iron workers | jobs | minnesota | Missouri | Nebraska | new york | Ohio | Oregon | pennsylvania | Tennessee | virginia | wisconsin
Video: Green Infrastructure, Local Environmental Initatives and Faith-Based Environmentalism
(via video.energypolicytv.com)
Speakers discuss national green infrastructure initiatives, local environmental programs underway in Alexandria, Va., including smart growth and transportation alternatives, as well as the growing involvement of religious organizations and members in the issues of environment and climate change.
Submitted by EPTV on Wed, 2008-04-23 15:43. | Tags: culture | alexandria | climate change | energy efficiency | EPA | global warming | green | green roofs | infrastructure | rain water | recycling | religion | smart growth | video | virginia
JMU Launches first undergraduate program in business sustainability in the U.S.
(via www.jmu.edu)
JMU in Virginia is starting to train undergrads in sustainability issues
Submitted by dtracz on Fri, 2007-10-05 11:11. | Tags: business | business | JMU | school | sustainability | undergraduate | university | virginia
Mount Trashmore in Virginia Beach
(via www.placestogoinvb.com)
The mount trashmore is made of trash. Most of it is from New York's garbage! Come and see how they made trash become beauty in Virginia Beach.
http://www.placestogoinvb.com/
Submitted by tupac101 on Thu, 2007-08-30 20:44. | Tags: beauty | beach | garbage | mount | park | tourist | trashmore | vacation | view | virginia | waste
