On March 13-14, a conference unlike any other took place in Pittsburgh, PA. The event helped launch a nationwide dialogue about moving our country rapidly toward leadership in promoting the benefits of a new green economy. Good Jobs, Green Jobs: A National Green Jobs Conference brought together 1,000 advocates representing local, state and federal policy makers; labor; business; the environment and public health; economic and workforce development specialists; investors; and scientists and technology experts.

The conference featured a confluence of big ideas and innovative strategies to help jump-start a nationwide green economic renaissance. Participants shared best practices about how we can revitalize our manufacturing sector, drive green building, promote safer chemicals, and realize the economic benefits of global warming solutions.

"Millions of Jobs of a Different Collar," New York Times, March 26.