Sentences with phrase «green jobs in our communities»

The grant program will also send a positive signal to investors and create green jobs in our communities.

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By transforming waste in his community to briquettes, a greener alternative to wood charcoal, Nzeyimana provides jobs and a cleaner environment.

Steve is a progressive leader in his community and is committed to building a city that puts working families first through sustainable development, higher wages, and growth in green jobs.

Pre-Campaign Community Service / Activism: Worked extensively with Family of Woodstock, Rip Van Winkle Council of Boy Scouts of America, establishing Ulster County Habitat for Humanity, Ralph Darmstadt Homeless Shelter, Ulster County Board of Health and Ulster County Human Rights Commission, Caring Hands Soup Kitchen Board Member, Midtown Rising Board Member, Teacher at Woodbourne Prison, part of Rising Hope Program Platform At a Glance Economy: Supports farming subsidies, job creation through infrastructure investments in rural broadband and sustainable technology, in favor of strong unions Healthcare: Medicare for All Women's Rights: Pro-choice, supports fully funding Planned Parenthood, birth control to be paid for employer, supports equal pay for equal work Racial Justice: Will work to prevent discrimination of all kind Immigration: Supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes path to citizenship for undocumented immigrants Foreign Policy: Supports increased pressure on North Korea but not military intervention Environment: Supports measures to stall climate change and create green jobs LGBTQ: Supports anti-discrimination of all people Gun Control: Will not take NRA money, supports common sense gun control and against Faso's vote to allow the mentally disabled to obtain firearms

Hawkins praised Stein's Green New Deal, a proposed plan that aims to create 20 million new jobs by transitioning from fossil fuel - based infrastructure to 100 % clean renewable energy by 2030, while also investing in improved public transportation and community - based agriculture.

In a letter to Schools Chancellor Joel Klein, Community Board 2 has called on the Department of Education to approve plans for Hunts Point High School for Sustainable Community Initiatives, a school to prepare students for green jobs, saying the school «is capable of changing the landscape and mindset of the area and making Hunts Point a preeminent educational and vocational destination of choice.»

A new report backed by South Bronx community groups urges NYCHA to open up a green jobs institute in the Bronx to get residents to get back into the workforce while, at the same time, greening the borough.

«When I am governor I will push this state ambitiously, aggressively toward a 100 % renewal energy economy,» said Nixon, who said thousands of green jobs could be created, including in communities hard hit by «corporate polluters».

How do you balance the moral imperative of environmental conservation with short - term economic growth in communities in the United States where green jobs really are not yet a part of the economic landscape?

FLEUVE aims to strengthen the capacities of local communities to help boost investments in land restoration and create employment opportunities or «green jobs».

In the New Mexico of 2020 includes a move away from fossil fuels, a perfected use of renewable power sources, zero - emissions buldings, fewer miles traveled, less imported power and fewer power lines, micorgrids that produce their own electricity for hundreds of communities, a reconfiguration of human organizations that aligns with better pricing and energy supply, green collar jobs, and supportive local governments.

At the core of its strategy is support for communities in the transition to healthier lives, cleaner air, cheaper electricity and new, green jobs.

For nearly 20 years, Global Green USA has been a national leader in advocating for smart solutions to global warming including green building for affordable housing, schools and communities that save money, improve health and create green Green USA has been a national leader in advocating for smart solutions to global warming including green building for affordable housing, schools and communities that save money, improve health and create green green building for affordable housing, schools and communities that save money, improve health and create green green jobs.

The SunE Sky projects in Norfolk are great examples of how the Government of Ontario's renewable energy policy, community foresight and industry innovation are working together to attract large investments, create new green jobs and enhance green skills while helping to combat climate change.

Self - Sustaining Market - Based Jobs vs. «Handouts» On June 11, the U.S. House Financial Services Committee invited Edward Mazria to give testimony before the Subcommittee on Housing and Community on building efficiency and job creation measures in the Green Act of 2009 (H.R. 2336).

Since it started in 2005, this initiative serves as a model for how other communities dealing with extreme energy can fight to shut down polluting facilities AND put in place clean, community controlled sources of energy and green economy jobs that build off of the strengths of the local people, culture, and land.

Youth Engagement Youth from all racial and geographic communities are engaged in structured and unstructured play in nature and are accessing green jobs.

For 15 years, Global Green USA has been a national leader in advocating for smart solutions to global warming including green building for affordable housing, schools and communities that save money, improve health and create green Green USA has been a national leader in advocating for smart solutions to global warming including green building for affordable housing, schools and communities that save money, improve health and create green green building for affordable housing, schools and communities that save money, improve health and create green green jobs.

After completing her Master's Degree in Environmental Management, Ms. Mossett began her work with IEN as the Tribal Campus Climate Challenge Coordinator, engaging with more than 30 tribal colleges to instate community based environmental programs, discuss issues of socio - ecologic injustice, and connect indigenous youth with green jobs.

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The report calls on countries to take urgent action to train workers in the skills needed for the transition to a greener economy, and provide them with social protection that facilitates the transition to new jobs, contributes to preventing poverty and reduces the vulnerability of households and communities.

Localities are in the best position to foster the innovation and new practices that will achieve building efficiency, cleaner transportation choices, new green jobs and businesses, green infrastructure and more sustainable communities.

Our work will be centered on building stronger relationships among communities, organizations, and stakeholders in order to mobilize for climate action statewide around the environmental justice, the public health benefits of a clean energy, green jobs and a just transition, and increased political engagement of underrepresented communities.

Recently, StreetWise partnered with Neighbor Capital, a social enterprise that focuses on sustainable solutions to health, job creation, and promotion of the environment and green spaces in underserved communities, to create Neighbor Carts.

Stimulate job growth through investment in climate - based solutions, especially «green - collar» jobs in low - income communities and others vulnerable to climate change's economic impact.

In addition to protecting Americans» health by decreasing water pollution, green infrastructure provides many community benefits including increased economic activity and neighborhood revitalization, job creation, energy savings and increased recreational and green space.

Let's get this part out of the way: according to the Skill Shortage List and the latest reports prepared by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR), industries with the best job prospects in 2013 include child and aged care, health and community services, mining, information technology and green skills.