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President’s Budget Eliminates Environmental Education. Again.

4/12/2013 // Patrick Fitzgerald

In President Obama’s Inaugural and State of the Union addresses, he outlined the need for the United States to lead the world in both the transition to a clean energy economy and in fostering leaders in science, technology, engineering and… Read more >

Lori from Larry's Beans, an especially sustainable coffee roaster in Raleigh, NC, participates in the Wake Tech Green Symposium. Image Credit:  Lisa Haywood

Best Green Jobs Fairs of 2012

12/13/2012 // Sara Gassman

With the fall semester winding down, members of the Class of 2013 are probably thinking about their impending final semester…and beyond. Beyond! What a mysterious and overwhelming place. Luckily, up-and-coming trends on campuses are green-themed job fairs, and building connections between… Read more >

These guys are huge, but they're not the only important pieces of the green economy.

The Green Economy Takes All Kinds (Even Business Majors)

3/31/2011 // Max Greenberg

I almost missed it in a week of big news and early baseball, but this op-ed from Sunday’s Richmond Times-Dispatch brings up a few good points about America’s growing green economy: A few years ago, there was a predicted shortage… Read more >

Greenforce Frontline: 2 pm Eastern Today

8/17/2010 // Larry Schweiger

By Larry Schweiger The end of the carbon age is in view, so I am glad to see green jobs opportunities becoming available today for those who are looking for the best jobs and career options. Please join National Wildlife Federation,… Read more >

Copenhagen Day 1 (EPA’s Lisa Jackson, Smart Grids, Weatherization)

12/14/2009 // Carly Queen

Wednesday, December 9 (Day 1) McNair Wagner, Robert Boyd and I woke up very early this morning (7am CET = 1am EST), put on our warmest clothes and made our way to the Bella Center for the U.N. Climate Conference…. Read more >