The movement to a green economy could mean a huge gain for some job categories, according to a study released Tuesday by the University of Massachusetts.
Construction people for building retrofitting, engineers and transportation people for mass transit, welders and many others for energy efficient cars, steel workers for wind power, a variety of assemblers for solar power -- all could benefit from the move to green.
''Put simply, a green job is one that is contributing to fighting global warming and building a green economy,'' the authors wrote. ``Train operators who currently deliver furniture may one day deliver wind turbine component parts, meaning that their work will be contributing to a green economy that solves global warming.''
