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Farmer - There are only two million farmers in the United States, and their average age is 55. Since sustainable agriculture requires small-scale, local, organic methods rather than petroleum-based machines and fertilizers, there is a growing need for more farmers, potentially up to tens of millions of them, according to food guru Michael Pollan. Related careers: urban gardener; farmers market and CSA coordinator; artisanal cheesemakers; and other food producers.
Forester - Modern forestry is a complex combination of international project finance, conservation and development. Foresters help local people transition from slash-and-burn to teaching cultivation of higher-value, faster-growing species for fruit, medicine or timber, while carefully documenting the impact on the environment.
Solar Power Installer - Making and installing solar power systems already accounts for some 770,000 jobs globally. Installing solar-thermal water heaters and rooftop photovoltaic cells is a relatively high-paying job, $15 to $35 an hour for those with construction skills.
Energy Efficiency Builder - Buildings account for up to 48 percent of US energy use and greenhouse gas emissions. Greening the US building stock will take not only skilled architects and engineers, but a workforce of retrofitters who can use spray foam insulation and storm windows to massively improve the R-value (thermal resistance) of the draftiest old houses.
Wind Turbine Fabricator - Wind is the leading and fastest-growing source of alternative energy with over 300,000 jobs worldwide. Turbines are 90% metal by weight, creating an opportunity for autoworkers and other manufacturers to repurpose their skills.
Conservation Biologist - The urgent quest to preserve the integrity of ecosystems around the world and to quantify the value of ecosystems services leads to opportunities in teaching, research and fieldwork for government, nonprofits, and private companies. The forthcoming economic stimulus package from the Obama administration offers the prospect of increased federal support for science and research.
Green MBA and Entrepreneur - The concept of the triple bottom line has migrated from the margins to the mainstream of the business world. This includes everything from marketing to the LOHAS (Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability) segment, to serving as a VP of sustainability within a large company, to piloting a green startup like Method or Recyclebank.
Recycler - The total number of recycling jobs in the United States is at more than 1 million, according to recent reports. Although the market for paper and plastic has slowed down recently due to the economic downturn, demand for steel is still strong and recycling remains the economical alternative to high disposal fees. New laws and regulations are also creating a need for specialized companies that can close the loop by recycling and repurposing e-waste, clothing, plastic bags, construction waste, and other materials.
Sustainability Systems Developer - The green economy needs a cadre of specialized software developers and engineers who design, build, and maintain the networks of sensors and stochastic modeling that underpin wind farms, smart energy grids, congestion pricing and other systems substituting intelligence for natural resources.
Home Efficiency Consultants - As more and more homeowners gain interest in living healthier and 'greener' the growing demand for Home Efficiency Consultants will continue to rise. These individuals provide invaluable services to homeowners by reviewing their home and providing a means to saving at least $500 in home operating costs. This job is accessible to individuals with varying degrees of skill and education.
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