Although the methodology is a little loose, news of this study from the Associted Press to be released tomorrow is heartening.
"Nearly 5 percent of all jobs in Michigan are linked to environmental protection in some way, according to a report that contends what's good for nature does not have to be bad for the economy."
The study estimates that about 215,000 jobs in Michigan are attributable to mandates or voluntary initiatives.
Too few candidates and officeholders make "the environmental industry," rather than a smoke-belching factory, their target for economic development.
Posted by Dave at September 27, 2004 06:29 PM