Jobvine takes a look at what green jobs are and the growth over the past few years. With most governments investing millions of dollars into making their countries greener each year, all industries are getting affected. They show how some of those industries have changed, and also examine...

With the Occupy movement in full swing, there has been a lot of criticism aimed at those who would stand up against what they feel is an unjust economic system. Although the Occupiers range drastically in age, race, and social class, comprising what they so affectionately call “the...

With all of the political, social, and economic upheaval going on in the world, many people are seeking ways to ground themselves again and connect with their communities. Amidst all of the protests against the financial systems that are leaving many without money, some are realizing that true...

I just finished reading a book called Seven Words that can Change the World by Joseph R. Simonetta. It’s a short book, less that a hundred pages. One can read it in couple of hours, and it so simply points out what we as individuals can do to create the community that we want to create,...

I first met Jeff Klein through LinkedIn a few years ago, just one of the reasons I am thankful for the surge of social media. After speaking with him about his book last year, I’ve continued to follow his activities through the Working for Good newsletter. Through his company, a...

The federal government is greening its automotive fleet. Under the Obama administration the US government plans to purchase 116 plug-in electric vehicles including more than one hundred Chevrolet Volts. The federal government also plans to buy the Nissan Leaf and Think Cities. In accordance...

Increasing numbers of consumers are considering green factors in their purchase decisions. According to Forrester Research, 41 percent of the U.S. population are either interested in or are already purchasing from green companies or they are choosing green products and services. The Natural...

Despite the growth of sustainable business, this extrordinary transformation has only just begun. The combination of regulation and demand will color the future a much darker shade of green than what we see today. Whether you are a passionate supporter of efforts to combat climate change or a...

The most significant obstacle to the growth of the green economy involves consumer ignorance. Consumer attitudes on the green market need to be understood in the context of consumer segments. Exaggerated reporting also confounds an accurate portrayal of consumer attitudes on green. In a...

On Friday April 8, 2011, Republicans came within minutes of shutting down the federal government. A federal government shutdown would have directly affected the economy and the environment. Although lawmakers would have continued to get a paycheck, 800,000 federal workers would not, this...