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First Posted: 02/20/09 05:12 AM ET Updated: 05/25/11 02:00 PM ET

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The US is not the only place where talk of a Green New Deal has sprung up as a result of the economic crisis we find ourselves in. The UK too has seen a healthy does of discussion around stimulus plans that might simultaneously create clean tech jobs and reduce carbon emissions. But what do these much touted green tech jobs look like? And how do you get in on all the action? The Guardian's ever informative jobs site talked recently to three employees of TreeHugger favorites Solarcentury about what skills are needed in clean tech industries. Check out the video below for what they found out, or click below the fold for more on Solarcentury and careers in sustainability.

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The US is not the only place where talk of a Green New Deal has sprung up as a result of the economic crisis we find ourselves in. The UK too has seen a healthy does of discussion around stimulus plan...
The US is not the only place where talk of a Green New Deal has sprung up as a result of the economic crisis we find ourselves in. The UK too has seen a healthy does of discussion around stimulus plan...
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frantaylor
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07:39 PM on 01/20/2009
The easiest way to green your career is to live close to your job so you don't expend resources getting back and forth.
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Greenguy25
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09:36 AM on 01/20/2009
Great video, the message is very positive and reflects the truth about jobs in the "green collar" sector. Some other videos and resources that support this message.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CzOXC-CA_s

http://www.mygreenscene.com
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