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7 in-demand green jobs that are key to a fossil fuel-free future
From wind turbine technicians and forest fire inspectors to urban farmers and new plastics engineers, these positions represent just some of the employment available as we transition to a cleaner economy.
DID YOU KNOW?
Crude oil, gas and coal generate massive amounts of carbon pollution — often up to one-quarter of a country’s total. Switching to a clean energy supplier in your area will dramatically reduce your emissions and can also signal to governments and businesses that there is demand for renewable energy.
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PHOTO OF THE WEEK
A keeper of seeds hopes to save the world from starvation
As food security comes under threat from climate change, maintaining crop diversity is necessary to ensuring a stable and sustainable food supply. The Global Seed Vault, which houses 825,000 unique seed samples in Svalbard, Norway, is our insurance plan.
CLIMATE NEWS
What’s really behind corporate promises on climate change?
• As cities grapple with climate change, gas utilities fight to stay in business
• Global competition in the Arctic is heating up as the year-round sea ice retreats
• The world’s largest container shipping company aims to launch the first carbon-neutral vessel in 2023
• How big a carbon footprint do billionaires really have?