Kate Gordon: Educating the Next Generation to Compete in the Clean Energy Economy
I've spent many years making the case that transitioning to a greener, more advanced energy economy will create jobs, spur economic growth and put America on a path toward global technological leadership. But lately, I've been thinking that I've placed too much emphasis on the stuff side of this equation -- the need for investment in the products that make up the greener economy, like the wind farms, smart grid systems and efficient cars -- and not enough on the people side -- the high-quality workforce that can actually dream up, make, and install all that stuff. Read the full story
