Dear EarthTalk: What
does it mean when one uses the phrase, “building a green economy?” I’ve
heard it repeated a few times lately and would like to have a better
understanding of the concept.
– Rosie Chang, Islip, NY
The phrase “building a green economy” means different things to different people, but in general it refers to encouraging economic development that prioritizes sustainability—that is, working with nature and not against it in the quest to meet peoples’ needs and wants—instead of disregarding environmental concerns in the process of growing the economy. The primary way governments around the world are trying to “green” their own economies today is by increasing investment in—and, by extension, creating jobs in—industries on the cutting edge of non-polluting renewable forms of energy, such as solar and wind power.
To read the full, original article click on this link: Building a "Green Economy." | Modern Hippie Mag
Author: EarthTalk
