Webmaster's note (01/10):  THIS PAGE IS A WORK IN PROGRESS  - This page will supply recommended resources of interest to those working towards a just and sustainable society.  There are many dimensions of this necessary transition, including our creation of an equitable and green economy.  (Note: These resources are starting out as a preliminary list, and may well evolve into a wiki form.)  If you have any suggestions to add to this growing list, please contact us.

Green Jobs Publications (click image/link to download pdf)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green-Collar Jobs in America's Cities: Building Pathways out of Poverty and Careers in the Clean Energy Economy, from the Apollo Alliance, Green For All, Center for American Progress and Center on Wisoncsin Strategies, (2008)

Greener Pathways:  Jobs and Workforce Development in the Clean Energy Economy, from Center on Wisconsin Strategy, The Workforce Alliance and Apolloo Alliance (2008)

Green Pathways Out of Poverty: Workforce Development Initiatives, from Green For All (2009)

 

MAGJC Recommended Reading: Green Jobs and Green Economies

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems, by Van Jones (2008)

Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things, by William McDonough and Michael Braungaurt (2002)

Natural Capitalism: Creating the Next Industrial Revolution, by Paul Hawken, Amory and J. Hunter Lovins (2008)

 

MAGJC Recommended Reading: Towards a just and sustainable future...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community, by David Korten (2007)

The Last Hours of Ancient Sunlight: The Fate of the World and What We Can Do Before It's Too Late, by Thom Hartmann (2004)

The Great Work: Our Way Into the Future, by Thomas Berry (2000) (in memoriam, Thomas Berry, 1914-2009)

 

Some videos will be posted here.

More resources and links to come, so check back soon!...

Green For All - Founded by Van Jones, Green For All is a national organization working to build an inclusive green economy strong enough to build people out of poverty.

Worcester Green Jobs Coalition - Organizing a local movement for green collar jobs for all. We work for resources to create sustainable jobs that are in sync with our community, culture and needs.

Environmental Justice Action Media: urban voices on ecology -  "EJAM is a Boston-based educational group that combines critical and creative literacy with environmental education."

Green Jobs Community of Practice - a project of the US Dept. of Labor - "a platform for workforce professionals and green job thought leaders to discuss and share promising practices to create partnerships for Green Job Workforce Solutions and leverage Recovery Act investments." Lots of great resources.

Green Collar Jobs Campaign Glossary of "Green Wave" Terms - an Ella Baker Center Initiative

lifeandlove.tv :: the green employment channel - Building Economic localization from the ground up.
Designed to inspire and educate, this channel contains a vast array of successful green employment opportunities. Dedicated to creating a sound foundation of localized economy and of wholesome community.

Veterans Green Jobs - "Empowering vets to restore our environment, economy and communities"