William Underwood EVT 7066 University of South Florida Fall 2008

 The U.S. economy currently generates more than 750,000 green jobs--a number that is projected to grow five-fold to more than 4.2 million jobs over the next three decades.  hives/ html

 A transdisciplinary field of academic research within economics that aims to address the interdependence between human economies and natural ecosystems.  From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

 Phase out subsidies for environmentally harmful industries.  Targets and Mandates to develop greener technologies, products and services  Eco-Labeling for all consumer products.  Greater funding for renewable energy and efficiency technologies

 “A global transition to a low-carbon and sustainable economy can create large numbers of green jobs across many sectors of the economy, and indeed can become an engine of development.”

 “ Work in agriculture, manufacturing, research and development, administrative and service activities that contribute substantially to preserving or restoring environmental quality”

 “Jobs that help protect ecosystems and biodiversity; reduce energy, materials, and water consumption through high- efficiency strategies, de-carbonize the economy; minimize or altogether avoid generation of all forms of waste and pollution.”

 Renewable Energy  Buildings and Construction  Transportation  Basic Industry and Recycling Iron & Steel Chemicals Cement Aluminum Pulp & Paper  Agriculture and Forestry

 Biofuels  Biomass  Geothermal  Hydropower  Solar Power  Tidal Power  Wave Power  Wind Power

 “If I am elected President, we will spend 15 billion dollars per year on renewable energy. This will create good jobs, reduce our dependence on foreign sources and help save the planet”  Barack Obama Campaign rally 10/20/08 Tampa, FL

 Need training programs for skilled trades and professions.  Close the skill gap between available workers and the needs of green industries.  The National Renewable Energy Laboratory has identified a shortage of skills and training as a leading barrier to renewable energy and energy-effciency growth

 Green, but not Decent Electronics recycling without adequate occupational safety Low-wage installers of solar panels Exploited biofuels plantation day laborers  Green and Decent Unionized wind and solar power jobs Green architects Well-paid public transportation employees

 2009 Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference February 4 – 6, 2009 Washington, D.C.  Labor, environmental and business leaders will come together in February 2009 for the second Good Jobs, Green Jobs National Conference to forge an agenda on how to create jobs that help to solve global warming, increase our energy independence, and explore new technologies that are safe for people and the environment.  E&b=

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