Where Are The Women In The Clean Energy Field?

A female engineer constructing a 1:50-scale model turbine that was tested in the Netherlands. (image via DeepCWind/Flickr)

Women are under-represented in wind and the other renewable energy industries. Read more →

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U.S. Job Market Bursting With Green Tech Opportunities

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New data from Ecotech Institute's Clean Jobs Index reveals over 700,000 green tech positions posted in Q1 2013. Read more →

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The Mwezi Light: Illuminating New Job Opportunities In Africa

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This solar-powered lamp would create much-needed jobs in addition to safe, reliable light. Read more →

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California Shines Brightest In Solar Energy Jobs

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California, the state that the Hollywood film industry calls home, can boast 43,700 paying jobs in the solar industry in 2012, versus only 32,300 paid actors. Read more →

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Rosie The Riveter On A Wind Turbine

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Are women benefitting from the transition to a green economy as much as men? A new study suggests not unfortunately. Read more →

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Colorado Mandates Electronics Recycling, Boosts Jobs

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Colorado's Electronic Recycling Jobs Act, a statewide ban on disposing of electronic waste in landfills, goes into effect July 1. Read more →

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New Congressional Bills Could Spur Green Jobs, Economy

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Several key bills introduced to Congress in recent days spur job creation, strengthen American manufacturing and expand the clean energy economy. Read more →

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North Carolina Status As A Clean Jobs Leader Threatened

This is Catawba Valley Habitat for Humanity's Zero Energy House in the Ridgeview Neighborhood of Hickory, North Carolina. It is considered to be the first Zero Energy home in the entire state. (image via skrobotic/Flickr)

Even as North Carolina celebrates being a top place for green jobs, possible legislation could weaken state renewable energy standards there and other places. Read more →

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On Guaranteeing A Role For Women In The Clean Economy

A female engineer constructing a 1:50-scale model turbine that was tested in the Netherlands. (image via DeepCWind/Flickr)

Placing gender equity as a priority in the clean economy could help rapidly transition our overall workforce, as the clean economy continues to grow at a rapid pace. Read more →

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110,000 Green Jobs Created in 2012

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Despite a lack of funding or political support, the clean energy and transportation sectors display consistent growth across the country. Read more →

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