Looking for a job? If you are, you’re probably looking in all the wrong places. It’s pretty well-known that “green” jobs are becoming more and more popular socially, but these jobs are also the professions of the future.

While many corporations have been forced to eliminate positions and lay off hundreds of people at once, the renewable energy industry has continued to grow. Not only has this industry flourished, but it has also more than doubled the national rate when it comes to adding job possibilities to the economy. To put this into perspective, the overall job growth average between 1998 and 2007 was 3.7 percent; in the renewable energy industry, it was 9.1 percent. With this information, the government has said it will provide billions to further renewable energy growth.

Although “green” jobs may not be the most high-paying jobs out there, they seem to be the most promising. Feedback from individuals who have shifted from the auto industry to areas such as hydropower are aware of this drop in salary, but they have also noted that these industries are moving in the right direction – Earth Day Network published an op-ed on this topic months ago. So if you’re out there job hunting, get on the green track to help the environment and to help yourself.

For more information, visit MSNBC’s article.

The TV – a new discovery in the way of energy use reduction. Who would have thought that a television could provide a means to further the use of solar power? Apparently TVs can be employed for other purposes than indulgent entertainment.

The thin covering on flat screen TVs that protects the appliance from moisture may just be the latest breakthrough in solar energy; this film can be used to create contemporary solar panels that are easier to install and pay for than the original version of solar panels. Traditional solar panels that have been installed on rooftops up until now are extremely rigid and do not cover some hard-to-reach areas. Unlike their predecessors however, these new, flexible solar panels – known as building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPVs) – will not only make more efficient use of unused rooftop energy resources, but will also be relatively less expensive and last for over 20 years.

Alternative energy sources are becoming increasingly valued. Many people have been hesitant to invest in solar panels, but this innovation would put their nerves at ease: Not only will BIPVs help reduce our impact on the environment, but they will also be a cheaper option than previous solar panels. In today’s economy, both of these features are incredibly important. Although they are still in the works, flexible solar panels are anxiously awaited.

For more information, check out http://www.enn.com/energy/article/40029.

A classic pastime and a noble cause are coming together to create an environmentally-friendly stadium for the New York Jets and Giants in the very near future. With the extensive audience that sports events attract, something like this is long overdue.

Partnering with the EPA, the New Meadowlands Stadium Company has agreed to construct and operate the New Meadowlands Stadium along environmentally aware guidelines by incorporating ‘green’ materials and practices into this project. A few of the expectations for this stadium are to significantly reduce water use and greatly increase recycling, resulting in reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 1.68 million metric tons.

With so many people becoming environmentally active, this stadium will represent the culmination of their efforts, and serve as a stepping stone to even greater accomplishments. The New Meadowlands Stadium can also be used as a means to reach the masses that haven’t yet embarked on the environmental movement. This ‘green’ stadium is a great way to further environmental work and to reach those who still may not be convinced of the importance of preserving the environment.

For more information, check out http://www.enn.com/business/article/40008