Green Jobs for a Sustainable Economy

One of the major roadblocks that is currently preventing our country from developing a green economy is that, as of yet, there is no central body that is specifically responsible for funding environmentally-friendly infrastructure projects and green jobs. The next administration should establish an Infrastructure Capital Development Bank to provide long-term funding, worker training, and business services for sustainable-economy projects. This bank would promote the manufacturing of equipment and materials needed for a green economy, thus creating more blue-collar jobs.

Author: Jon Rynn, Grist Magazine