NOW on PBS  Green Jobs: Hope or Hype?

Is the "green jobs" surge coming to your city and state? Details

 

Program: NOW on PBS

Episode: Green Jobs: Hope or Hype?

NOW on PBS talks with environmental activist Van Jones, founder of "Green For All," a group dedicated to bringing green jobs to disadvantaged Americans. In March, Jones was appointed Special Advisor on Green Jobs at the President's Council for Environmental Quality. Now that he has the President's ear, will Jones be creating a new career frontier for America?

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Duration: (24:10)
Premiere Date: 05/21/2009
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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