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4.2 million new ‘green’ jobs predicted

October 2, 2008 /

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But renewable energy and efficiency needed for growth, says study

A major shift to renewable energy and efficiency is expected to produce 4.2 million new environmentally friendly "green" jobs over the next three decades, according to a study commissioned by the nation’s mayors.

The study http://www.usmayors.org/pressreleases/uploads/GreenJobsReport.pdf , by the U.S. Conference of Mayors http://www.usmayors.org/ , says that about 750,000 people work today in what can be considered green jobs, from scientists and engineers researching alternative fuels to makers of wind turbines and more energy-efficient products.

By H. JOSEF HEBERT
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Full Story: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/business/381416_greenjobs02.html

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