April 2009: The Green Challenge
Special Report
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A Green Industrial Economy
The opportunity for good jobs is there -- but unionization and government contracting standards will make a huge difference.
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Fighting for Green Justice
In the race for green jobs, environmental-justice advocates don't want urban communities to get left behind.
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From Mass Transit to New Manufacturing
With the right policies in place, an expansion of public transportation could help reindustrialize the United States.
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Beyond Sunny Hopes and Windy Rhetoric
To realize the promise of solar and wind power, aspirations need to be matched with more effective strategies.
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Where the Jobs Are
Compared to spending on the military or oil industry, green investment can improve both job quantity and quality. But it will take a massive shift in resources.
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Lessons From Europe
Funding for research into new technology is key.
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Cities on the Front Lines
Conversion to solar and wind energy is an environmental necessity and an industrial opportunity. Success will require a concerted national policy.
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The Green Challenge: An Introduction
