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“In the fourth quadrant (lower right), working-class people are motivated to take on green-collar jobs and start green businesses.”

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Book:The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems

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The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems

This book delves into the concept of the green collar economy, examining its potential to create jobs and promote sustainability while tackling environmental degradation and economic instability. more

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Van Jones is a civil rights advocate and political activist, born on September 20, 1968. He is known for his involvement in social and environmental justice movements, particularly in the fight against climate change and racial inequality. more

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