In this episode of Green Jobs, Good Jobs, hosts Shane and Ruby sit down with Diana McCarthy-Bercury, Principal and CEO of Earth Forward Group, to discuss her journey into sustainability, the founding of EFG, and how green jobs are creating healthier, more equitable communities.

Did you know that U.S. holiday sales are expected to reach a record-breaking $989 billion this year in November and December alone? According to a National Retail Foundation consumer study, consumers are expecting to spend an average of $902 each on gifts, food, decorations, and other seasonal items. Given that the holiday season is the busiest time of year for spending, it’s important to consider the impact of where you choose to spend your money.

People of color have historically played a pivotal role in spearheading the environmental justice movement since the 1970s. Black-led organizations continue to fight climate change, serve under-resourced communities and build a greener future.

Access to energy efficiency programs poses greater challenges for rural communities compared to their metropolitan counterparts. The 2018 ACEEE report titled “Reaching Rural Communities with Energy Efficiency Programs” delves into the underlying causes of this issue, shedding light on the barriers faced by rural areas and offering valuable insights into potential solutions. By exploring the report, rural communities can gain a deeper understanding of the factors hindering their access to energy efficiency programs and discover pathways to broaden their availability and participation in these crucial initiatives.

Now that spring is here, it is the perfect time to refresh our homes and clear away the clutter that has accumulated over the winter months. While many traditional cleaning products seem effective overall, they often contain harsh and toxic chemicals that can harm both our health and the environment.

Green jobs are essential to mitigating the effects of and building resilience to climate change — and they’re growing rapidly. In this article, we explore 4 ways that green jobs “invest” in our planet.

Our built environment is a massive contributor to the climate crisis through its impacts on the atmosphere and broader ecosystems. In terms of energy, buildings consume about 40% of all electricity. This week, we are focusing on low-energy, low-impact building professionals.

The right to accessible, nutritious food is a core tenet of human rights. But the realities of a globalized food system, the convoluted history of European colonization of Indigenous peoples, and the continued harms against Indigenous populations today adds a level of complexity to the Indigenous fight for autonomy over food production and land use — a movement known as Indigenous food sovereignty.