Will 2015 bring legalization of hemp?
2012 and 2014 brought hemp closer to federal legalization. Will 2015 be the year it finally happens?
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Tag: Green Jobs
Students spend their summer protecting New York City from the devastating Asian longhorned beetle
Four college students are dedicating their summer to looking for signs of the Asian longhorned beetle in Prospect Park.
Who's Your Pick to Win the Best Internship on Earth?
View videos from the ten finalists for the Sierra Club's Best Internship on Earth
Can Washington D.C. become the greenest city in the U.S.?
The Sustainable D.C. Act of 2012 lists 32 goals, 31 targets, and more than 140 actions aimed to make Washington D.C. the "greenest city in the U.S."
Did You Eat Today? Thank a Food Worker
The most under-reported and neglected aspect of the good food movement is the 20 million workers who toil every day harvesting fields, killing and cutting up animals, packing boxes, driving trucks, cooking meals, serving tables, and cleaning up the mess.
Suburbia Is Back: Meet the New Housing Market, Same as the Old Housing Market
Welcome back to the greatest misallocation of resources in history
Will We Vote Our Values or Fears? TreeHugger Interviews Green Party Presidential Hopeful Jill Stein
TreeHugger talks with the Green Party candidate for president, Dr Jill Stein about her Green New Deal, energy, climate, agriculture, and health policy, and more.
Post Growth Futures Are Already Here
We just have to look around to find many examples of how a post-growth future is already here... It's just that it's not evenly distributed.
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Guest in Economics July 9, 2012
A 21st Century Conservation Service Corps Will Combat Youth & Veteran Unemployment
The latest jobs report from the Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics has given Americans little hope to believe that our country will emerge from its economic doldrums soon. This summer, however, one bright spot could emerge.
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Guest in Green Jobs July 2, 2012
The Solution to the Jobs Crisis: Go Green, Emphasize 'Low Productivity' Professions
Fortuitously timed, against the backdrop of worse-than-hoped job stats, a new UNEP report again tells us that transitioning to a low-carbon economy means millions of new jobs.
Breadfruit Trees are 'Trees That Feed' and Create Jobs in Jamaica
Breadfruit trees planted by Trees That Feed Foundation are creating food systems and jobs in Jamaica.
Obama's First 2012 Campaign Ad Hits Big Oil, Touts Clean Energy (Video)
The president is coming out swinging with his reelection campaign, hitting 'secretive oil billionaires' and embracing clean energy. Watch:
Solar Power Trade War With China Will Cost US Jobs
A group saying it represents 97% of the US solar industry urges SolarWorld to drop its petition asking for tariffs on Chinese solar products, on the grounds US jobs are at stake.
Green Building Is The Key To Rebooting The Economy
It's a no-brainer: Construction is the job creation engine in America
Renovation and Repair Creates Way More Jobs, Uses Far Less Material Than New Construction
In a terrific article in the Atlantic, Emily Badger writes about the environmental and job benefits of renovation and rehabilitation.
How to Heat a Home Office Efficiently: Wear Some Bloody Gloves
Heating a home office efficiently is not rocket science. Here are some strategies to keep the chill out.
Gardener for the Queen is a Royally Green Job
The Queen is looking for a new gardener for Buckingham Palace. The pay isn't great, but you could do some good networking...
On Its 39th Anniversary, The Clean Water Act Needs Defenders
We have a choice. We can build from the success of the Clean Water Act, or we can revert to a time when our rivers were so polluted that they were flammable.
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