An article in today’s Plain Dealer (written by Bob Schoenberger) hits upon several points. Yes, factory workers who lost their jobs may have a hard time finding a new job without additonal training, if they want a ‘green’ job with a company that makes green products. An economist is quoted saying it’s not that all new industries make green products, it’s still about providing the best service. Who can argue with that? Peace Out 3C
The point is, new industries are going to stay green. However, all existing industries/retailers/eateries, etc need to go green collar, meaning they start participating in renewable energy. Our Country’s economy depends on it and for sure our local economy does too.
When has it ever been easy for people to step from one industry to another? Training has always been involved and for some, the cost to do that is not possible. It sucks.
I just worry that the PD is on a thread to try to show why Cleveland should not be moving towards a green economy. Because that train has already left the station here, and everywhere else. One of the speakers at an event this week is quoted in the article saying predicting hot markets has not worked and they say information technology was one of the ‘jump the shark’ areas predicted to be hot. Really? Then why are there so many IT jobs listed every week, on every job board you can imagine? I agree with them to a point. If you keep switching areas of focus, then you aren’t focusing, and politicians (our leaders) have commitment issues, yes? Does anyone see the fossil fuel issue going away? The fact that our utility company was so scared about losing profits to renewable energy, they tried to charge us for light bulbs! Peace Out -3C
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