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March 06, 2013 · By Cassandra Profita

Oregon Ranks Top 10 On Green Jobs List

Oregon ranked 10th in the country for green job announcements last year, according to the green business group Environmental Entrepreneurs. Continue reading →

Filed under: Environment, Green jobs

Feb. 16, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

Want More Green Jobs? 5 Tips From A Policy Wonk

President Obama unveiled his new budget this week. It covers all kinds of environmental priorities: Boosting energy efficiency, cutting oil subsidies for the oil industry, growing the country's sources of clean energy … Continue reading →

Filed under: Sustainability, Green jobs

Feb. 16, 2012 · By Cassandra Profita

What Is A "Green" Job?

I stopped into the Green Professionals Conference in Portland today. Organizers said there were 700 people registered to attend. Who are all these people who call themselves "green professionals"? Continue reading →

Filed under: Sustainability, Green jobs

Oct. 10, 2011 · By Cassandra Profita

The Economist to Portland: What is a 'green' job?

A writer for The Economist came to the "eco-smug" cities of Portland and Austin, Texas, looking for a definition of a "green" job. The visit to Portland prompted a few unique questions, such as whether jobs at a vegan strip club or bicycle manufacturer should be considered "green" jobs: Continue reading →

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In the Pacific Northwest, the environment is personal - it's where we live, work and play. Oregon Public Broadcasting's Ecotrope will bring you news and insight on the region’s environmental issues. Site curator Cassandra Profita is an award-winning reporter with degrees in journalism and environmental studies.
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