Van Jones has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in the modern green jobs movement. Jones' brand of environmentalism melds together the synergistic goals of securing our economic well-being and protecting our environment into one green-collared job package. Kate Shepard of Grist caught up with Jones at this past week's Democratic National Convention in Denver and had the opportunity to ask him about the biggest issues facing a new administration.
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Category: Environment, Politics | Tags: 2008 presdential election, democratic national convention, denver, dnc, environmental movement, environmentalism, green collar jobs, Renewable energy, van jones
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Timothy Hurst is the founder and editor of ecopolitology and executive editor of theLiveOAK Media Network. He writes mostly about energy and environmental politics, clean tech and green business -- but has a habit of covering music festivals in the summer. When not reading, writing, or talking about environmental politics to anyone who will listen, Tim likes to ski, hike with his aging lab and get dirty in his Colorado veggie garden.
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