The Economy and Green Jobs

Throughout U.S. history we have experienced eras in time such as “The Industrial Revolution” and with the most recent recession we are commencing a new era; the era of “Sustainability,” so to speak. The U.S. Government has invested billions of dollars into green energy and sustainable resources. The industry is on the boom and there is an increasing demand within the field. Case in point, Baldwin-Wallace College has implemented a new major founded on Sustainability to better equip students for an increasingly sustainable world. They have also had a wind turbine installed on campus. It is the new trend of the era to “GO GREEN.” Companies are now resulting to hiring Energy Auditors, Scientists, and Engineers to assist them in “going green” and making sure they are doing all in their power to be sustainable. April 22, 2010 marks the 40th Earth Day which helps to promote sustainability and conservation of the Earth’s resources; I highly encourage all to not only consider their impact on the Earth and how they can become more sustainable as individuals, but to also consider a “green job” in your field.
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