We all know our economy is shedding jobs at a scary clip. President Obama’s recovery package was a good start to get us back on track, but we need to do more.
And, of course, the recession has hit our most vulnerable populations hardest—minorities, folks laid off from the manufacturing sector, and disadvantaged youth.
That’s why Progressive Future is excited to be working with Green for All, Apollo Alliance, Center for American Progress, and others to promote a program that will provide pathways out of poverty, while saving Americans money on our energy bills: a national Clean Energy Corps.
The Clean Energy Corps will create 600,000 jobs increasing the energy efficiency of 15 million buildings. Given that buildings account for nearly half of our energy use—more than all those gas-guzzling SUVs we hear so much about—this will save lots of money and put a serious dent in global warming pollution.
The Clean Energy Corps also provides job training to make sure that unemployed Americans have access to the new clean energy economy. And, it will engage millions of Americans in green service opportunities. This will help poor youth take the first step onto the green career ladder.
You can help by signing our petition to Congress calling for green jobs and a Clean Energy Corps.