COUNTERPOINT: Green Jobs are the future of Oregon's economy - OregonLive.com: "As is often said, 'a crisis is a terrible thing to waste.'
Oregon is better positioned than any other state to extend its well deserved lead in developing sustainable solutions and 'green jobs' directly into a workable national solution to today's economic crisis. This approach will dramatically impact our economy, a generation of family wage jobs, our national security and our environment.
From our original bottle bill, public beach access, land use policies and forward-thinking alternative transportation solutions, Oregon is regarded as a national leader in developing creative solutions for difficult challenges.
Green jobs span our entire ecosystem, ranging from energy generation and water conservation to manufacturing, design and construction, to our farms and food supply. They include jobs for highly skilled, hourly employees to highly educated, four-year college graduates -- all providing living wages with secure benefits."
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