green collar

Welcome to the New Green Economy. The best hope for the American middle class may lie with sustainable business.

The Environmental and Energy Study Institute and the American Solar Energy Society unveil a new study that finds that "green collar" jobs in renewable energy and energy efficiency generate nearly $1 trillion today and that figure could grow to $4.5 trillion by 2030. Presenters present the case study of the state of Ohio as an incubator of such jobs.

"Green collar" jobs - jobs that would be created if we, as a culture, were serious about making our infrastructure more sustainable - could be an important part of the environmentalist's message. It can't just be about doing good. People also have to eat. A profile of Van Jones and his "Green for All" campaign.

The House considers H.R. 3221, the New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security, and Consumer Protection Act. Rep. Solis speaks in favor of the provisions that would provide training for workers in so-called "green collar" jobs.

Rep. Solis speaks in favor of provisions in the House energy bill that would provide training for workers in "green collar" jobs.