U.S. Mayors Call for 'Green Revolution'

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A new report from the U.S. Conference of Mayors calls for a “green revolution” and said if it takes place, 4.2 million new “green” jobs could be created in the country by 2038.

The report said the U.S. now has about 751,000 green jobs, which generally involve producing renewable energy or providing engineering, legal or research support. That figure represents less than 0.5% of all current U.S. jobs. The report was based on information provided by research firm Global Insight, Waltham, Mass.

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