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The Green Collar Economy: How One Solution Can Fix Our Two Biggest Problems
- A Good New BeginningThanks to Van Jones summary of what has been (very briefly) and what can become, a conceptual blue print has been presented to the reader. Lots of in-between steps to be developed and even yet to be envisioned. However, a good starting point to get organized and participate. No one person has all the answers or can provide all the inspirations, but I think he has got off to a very strong start already.
I am excited to learn more about the possibilities and witness that after the past eight dark years, a very different dialog such as this one is taking place. This is a good new beginning.
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- Reader bewareAs someone who is interested in energy and the environment, I took the book from the library in order to get an in depth view from the "green" side of propositions for rational (economy-wise) "green" policies.
I was sorely disappointed.
The book spends a lot of pages on irrelevant racial justice issues. If I wanted to read about the misbehavior of sheriffs of Gretna LA to hurricane Katrina survivors, I would have taken a book on hurricane Katrina.
On the other side, the book is very light on details. For example, "cutting emissions to California's per capita level would allow the U.S. to surpass Kyoto targets". What are the Kyoto targets, where is California with regard to that, how do you extrapolate from California to the rest of the country.
It mentions that we may run out of Uranium and coal. When? Based on what rates on consumption?
A lot of emphasis is given to weatherizing homes. However, the author does not talk how it can be done (e.g tax incentives).
There is no treatment of the cost of green energy and no mention of the true economical problems with going green (e.g efficient batteries and photovoltaic solar cells).
In addition to the missing details, there are glaring inaccuracies and biased information. For example, the author mentions that we can be completely get rid of both carbon based energy and nuclear energy by 2020. No mention is made with regard to the economical cost California is paying for its "green" policies, e.g driving heavy industries (and jobs) to other states; insufficient energy generation resulting in blackouts and brownouts; high energy cost (electrical and gas).
Bottom line: do not waste your time.
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- I hope Obama is reading!!!Timely published, excellent argument, thorough research... Jones lays out, in well organized fashion, how an aggressive commitment to transition into a green economy via green collar work (work that brings dignity to the underserved communities of the United States) can bring back the US economy, fulfill the dream of true equality, and keep Earth alive for the sake of our future generations.
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- The Green Collar EconomyOverall very good, starts out a little repetitive and circular. Starting with the section dealing with the current social situation it becomes very snappy and agil.
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- The Green Collar EconomyThe subtitle says it all for this highly-readable book. Van Jones' articulate prose and common-sense approach to turning our ecomonic challenges into an opportunity for a green growth boom is a must-read for anyone who wants to live and thrive prosperously on a clean planet. I hope every decision maker in Washington and our state capitals has a copy of it on their nightstand.
