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Although you might be tempted to put your green career search on the back burner during the holidays, there is one aspect of your search that can actually be enhanced in the next few weeks: your green network.
Before you unplug, read or listen to this week’s short article to discover how you can strengthen your green network at holiday gatherings.
Have a lovely holiday!
As car makers increase their production of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles using lithium-ion batteries, Simbol Mining has found a way to capture the lithium and other battery chemicals from the brine found at geothermal energy sites.
If you are heading to the slopes to engage in some winter recreation, you may be wondering if the area you are heading to is making an effort to reduce carbon emissions and green their business. The people of Ski Area Citizens Coalition have put together a list of the Top 10 greenest ski resorts in the western US.
As you research the green economy, or your target industry, you will no doubt run across reports that provide information about how many jobs currently exist or are anticipated in the future.
Although it’s easy to take these reports at face value, it’s important to read the report carefully to understand how the report was developed and which green jobs are included.
These reports can be confusing. It is difficult to compare and understand the data because definitions of "green jobs" vary.
In this Tip of the Week, Carol gives you tips on how to compare apples to apples, not oranges. You can use these to gain a more in depth assessment of the results.
Dr. Kevin Danaher is co-founder of Global Exchange (1988), founder and Executive Co-Producer of the Green Festivals (2001), and Executive Director of the Global Citizen Center (2004). Dr. Danaher has spoken and written extensively about the green economy and the need for change.
Join him December 17th at 12 Noon (PST) for this 60 minute webinar that will cover:
On a recent Green Career Central membership survey we asked members what obstacles they are experiencing in their search for a green career.
One common obstacle people identified was themselves.
In my two decades of helping people change careers, I’ve learned that career changers experience certain blocks that impact their ability to move forward toward their goal.
Sometimes the biggest obstacle in our green career journey is ourselves. Read or listen to this week's tip to see if you're getting in your own way, and how to clear your path.
Next week the UN Climate Change Conference starts in Copenhagen. This conference will shape the future of the global green economy.
Approximately 10,000 people will gather from countries around the world to discuss, negotiate, and create an agreement about what the world is going to do about climate change.
It’s important to understand the purpose of the meeting and the key issues being addressed. I’ve developed this quick overview to give you a head start in tracking developments during the meeting.
Read or listen to this Tip of the Week.
