Investment in green infrastructure could create 1.9M jobs -- report
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Water
By
Pamela King, E&E reporter
E&E News
October 04, 2011
A conservative investment in green waterway infrastructure could yield significant environmental benefits and generate 1.9 million jobs, according to a report released today by water and economic groups.
A conservative investment in green waterway infrastructure could yield significant environmental benefits and generate 1.9 million jobs, according to a report released today by water and economic groups.
Led by the green economy group Green for All, the authors of Water Works: Rebuilding Infrastructure, Creating Jobs, Greening the Environment say water infrastructure networks that mimic natural systems are the key to solving communities' stormwater management needs.