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Finding Jobs in a Jobless Recovery
There’s no question that the U.S. job market is tough across the board right now. But not all pain is created equal: There are regions of the country – and sectors of the U.S. economy – that haven’t been hit quite as hard as others.
Indeed, some regions – and some sectors – that are proving quite resilient.
So, if you’re in the market for a job, it might be a good idea to target those areas and sectors that have demonstrated flexibility over several decades and are best able adapt to 21st century trends.
For job-seekers, it all comes down to this:…
29Jun2009 | Money Morning | 1 comment | ContinuedIEA Demands $45 Trillion Investment in Clean Technology
The world must spend $45 trillion to cut its dependence on oil and reduce greenhouse gasses, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said Friday.
According to the IEA countries must commit 1.1% of projected total global gross domestic product (GDP) to develop sufficient clean energy technology by 2030.
“Carbon emissions must be cut. Costs of about 1% of [global] GDP are not outrageous, so this target is realistic,†Go Hibino, a senior manager at Mizuho Information & Research Institute, told Reuters.
Without a change in current governmental policies, carbon-dioxide emissions will rise by 130% and oil demand will climb 70% by 2050, Nobuo Tanaka,…
9Jun2008 | Money Morning | Comments Off | Continued
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