Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins: At the intersection of economics and environment
By
Clint Williams
Mother Nature Network
May 03, 2012
As an advocate for a clean-energy economy, Ellis-Lamkins is working to make the case that 'environmental protection is something good for the economy.'
As an advocate for a clean-energy economy, Phaedra Ellis-Lamkins stands at the intersection of economics and environment, working to make the case that “environmental protection is something good for the economy.”
Ellis-Lamkins, chief executive officer of the Oakland-based Green For All, says that too often the public is presented a false choice – environmental protection or jobs. Steps to improve the environment – updating infrastructure, for example – can create jobs.
