Jobs

Jobs Needed to Turn the Lower Class Green

7 April 2008 - 9:00am
Good

A "green-collar job force" made up of low-income people is necessary to get those with fewer resources on the initially costly green living bandwagon, according to civil rights lawyer Van Jones.

Creating Jobs Creates Sustainable Cities

6 March 2008 - 10:00am
The Portland Tribune

Portland city officials are warming up to the idea that jobs are key to sustainable cities, and have proposed a plan to try to lure sustainable businesses to the city.

One in Five Want Out of Sydney

4 March 2008 - 9:00am
The Sydney Morning Herald

According to a recent poll, one out of every five people in Syndey, Australia, is considering moving out of town. Many city high costs and a loss of job opportunities in the city.

The Rise of the 'Reverse Commuter'

2 March 2008 - 2:00pm
The New York Times

A rise in the amount of jobs available in the suburbs has more city dwellers in New York doing the "reverse commute" and traveling from home in the city to work in the 'burbs.