Infographic: The New Job Market in the Green Economy

The future jobs and market created by an increased focus on environmentalism is being labeled the “green economy” and will lead to new lines of work. Workers within the green economy will focus on environmental work that curbs pollution, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, economizes on fossil fuels, and creates new renewable energy sources. The potential job market within the green economy will be a mix of rising analytical forward jobs and traditional mechanical skill-driven jobs and require specific skills. Let’s examine the top jobs in the green economy and what skills are needed to enter the future green workforce.