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Labor unions across Oregon have joined forces to create Climate Jobs Oregon, ensuring the clean energy transition puts working families first. The coalition aims to build a homegrown renewable energy economy with good-paying union jobs while tackling climate change and inequality.
A new World Bank report shows Somalia can slash projected climate-related economic losses in half while creating thousands of jobs through smart investments in climate-resilient agriculture and cities. The nation vulnerable to droughts and floods now has a roadmap to turn climate challenges into economic opportunity.
Mayor Michelle Wu just unveiled Boston's roadmap to cut emissions in half by 2030 while creating tens of thousands of good-paying jobs. The plan turns years of climate promises into measurable action that benefits every neighborhood.
Teaching climate science in schools isn't just about saving the planet. It's about preparing students for the fastest-growing job market of the 21st century.
Teaching climate science in schools isn't just about saving the planet. It's becoming America's fastest path to millions of new jobs and a stronger economy.
A new World Bank report shows Zambia can fight climate change and grow its economy at the same time. Smart investments could protect communities, create thousands of jobs, and lift people out of poverty.
The World Bank just approved $540 million to transform Uganda's cities with flood-proof infrastructure while creating 40,000 jobs for youth and refugees. Over the next six years, 5.6 million people including 600,000 refugees will gain access to safer streets, markets, and climate-resilient communities.
Forests, wetlands, and mangroves are proving to be powerful climate fighters that cost less than high-tech solutions while creating thousands of jobs. Countries worldwide are discovering that restoring ecosystems protects communities from floods and droughts while boosting local economies.
Communities across Africa are protecting forests, wetlands, and mangroves to absorb carbon, prevent flooding, and build resilience against climate change. These nature-based solutions are creating thousands of green jobs while addressing food security and coastal erosion.
A Ghanaian company is transforming how Africa's fastest-growing cities handle waste by giving informal workers digital tools, steady pay, and a seat at the climate finance table. WasteGrid Africa proves that solving sanitation can create green jobs and investment opportunities at the same time.
South Africa's newly elected Presidential Climate Commission is turning climate promises into action while ensuring vulnerable workers aren't left behind. President Ramaphosa says the country's energy transition must create opportunities, not casualties.
The International Finance Corporation just invested $228 million in Egypt to boost green energy, healthcare, and small businesses. The funding will create jobs while helping the country tackle climate change and support women entrepreneurs.
Oregon just unveiled an ambitious climate plan that could generate over 200,000 jobs by decade's end while building one of America's most worker-friendly green economies. The blueprint shows how fighting climate change and creating opportunity can go hand in hand.
Ten Oregon construction unions united to create Climate Jobs Oregon, a coalition designed to train workers and accelerate the state's transition to 100% clean electricity by 2040. The plan could generate 200,000 jobs while cutting utility bills and meeting climate goals.
Louise Yeung, New York City's new chief climate officer, brings 10 years of experience rebuilding after Hurricane Sandy to help residents understand how climate impacts their daily lives. Her focus: making vulnerable neighborhoods safer, healthier, and more resilient.
Oregon has a detailed roadmap to build affordable clean energy while creating 200,000 good-paying jobs over five years. Labor unions and climate advocates are joining forces to make it happen.
Communities across Africa are restoring forests, wetlands, and mangroves to combat climate change while creating jobs and protecting livelihoods. Nature-based solutions could provide up to 40% of the climate action needed by 2030.
African negotiators are making climate-driven health impacts a top priority at upcoming global climate talks, marking a major shift in how the continent approaches climate action. For a region facing rising malaria, cholera, and malnutrition from climate change despite contributing least to emissions, this new strategy could reshape global climate policy.
Morocco is transforming climate vulnerability into opportunity by weaving environmental priorities into every corner of government. The country now ranks sixth worldwide for climate action while creating 28,000 green jobs annually.
Kenya is receiving $43 million from the World Bank to fund climate-smart projects that will create jobs while fighting climate change. The money will support electric vehicles, green buildings, sustainable farming, and waste management across the country.
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