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There is an opportunity to invest in green jobs, but who's going to do the investment? Who has the capital? Does the US have the stomach for <shudder> public investment if the private sector doesn't step up to the plate because they don't see the opportunity to make a quick buck?

When the capital development of a country becomes a by-product of the activities of a casino, the job is likely to be ill-done. — John M. Keynes
by Migeru (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Fri Jun 27th, 2008 at 12:44:36 PM EST
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But if the demand is there, or if people see an industry headed in a certain direction, there is the opportunity to make money.  Building codes are changing and people are desiring more energy efficient homes, so they need people trained in this field.

I've even heard someone talking about starting a turbine industry in Detroit to replace jobs lost from the auto industry.  

There has to still be a handful of visionaries who are looking for long-term investments.  The 20th Century had its Fords.  The 21st has its Guillets.  Right?


"Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.

by poemless on Fri Jun 27th, 2008 at 01:04:43 PM EST
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I saw a fellow from this organization speaking last night and was pretty impressed:

Green for All

"Pretending that you already know the answer when you don't is not actually very helpful." ~Migeru.

by poemless on Fri Jun 27th, 2008 at 01:57:21 PM EST
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