The Green Collar Economy

If you don't know, you should read up on Brother Van Jones. He's got something to say about poverty and environmentalism. Yep, I said the same thing. How are these two concepts related? He seems to offer an interesting perspective. I caught this while reading the bestseller book section of the New York Times. The focus of this book is not about merely recycling your trash (***Not preaching but WE need to help keep the world clean also**). It's a call to action for all people, cutting across race and class. Since many of our manufacturing jobs are going over seas, it's leaving huge potholes in communities around the country. This hits home with me as I saw my entire family lose their jobs in the closing of a Burlington manufacturing plant in my home town (over 700 jobs lost). The effects of this shutdown is still being felt (increase in drug related crimes,murders,clinical depression,etc..)
Van Jones' thought is to provide training so people can get the necessary skills that helps them secure jobs associated with improving the environment (i.e. solar panel installs,weatherzing homes). It's a great idea!

Nope, I haven't read it but after our next two reads are done, amazon.com here I come. If you're interested in reading more on Mr. Jones and the cause, check out his GreenForAll blog.