I'm sure those of you at the Blue-Green Alliance meeting in Pittsburgh remember Van Jones.
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http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=e50T5MYz4XGi2gWC 3iYaL%2Bpssayx2mcH Green Collar Economy http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=e50T5MYz4XGi2gWC 3iYaL%2Bpssayx2mcH http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=e50T5MYz4XGi2gWC 3iYaL%2Bpssayx2mcH For years, right-wingers have claimed that economic growth and environmental protection are contradictory aims. Imagine their dismay then at this week's bestselling debut of Van Jones' new book: "The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems." Jones, perhaps the most prominent leader in the burgeoning "green jobs http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=CVdTaS0UTmkovWmI %2FYh8fepssayx2mcH " movement, makes a compelling case that investments in clean energy and efficiency will create millions of jobs and jumpstart the economy.
If you're looking for some autumn reading, you can order his book here http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/dia/track.jsp?v=2&c=jQeFlht0j8eKczgX nDAhHOpssayx2mcH . If you like Jones' message, call your member of Congress today at 202-225-3121 and ask him or her to ensure that any stimulus package invests in clean infrastructure and creates green jobs.