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The green economy is booming, but there’s a shortage of trained workers. Living on Earth takes a look at one man’s vision for a green “pathway out of poverty”.
Today’s green revolution must involve people of all economic levels. That’s according to Van Jones, co-founder of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights in Oakland, California. Jones recently attended the Clinton Global Initiative conference where his “green for all” campaign – to promote green business training for people of color and low incomes – was featured. He talks with host Steve Curwood.