Green Careers: You Can Make Money and Save the Planet - Softcover

Scott, Jennifer Power

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1897550189 ISBN 13: 9781897550182

Publisher: Lobster Pr, 2010

Synopsis

Now more than ever, teens need to hear a positive message about the economy, and here it is: the eco job market is BOOMING, big time, all over the world. There are jobs for conservation biologists. Jobs for wind-turbine fabricators. Jobs for environmental engineers. Jobs for eco activists. Jobs for green business experts. Jobs for oceanographers. Jobs for air-quality specialists. Jobs for meteorologists. Jobs for eco fashion designers. Jobs for organic chefs. Jobs for you get the picture! Now how about some incredible examples to get readers thinking about the possibilities? In this book, we meet inspiring, impassioned young people who love being a part of the environmental job market. Turning worm poop into multi-million-dollar empires. Flying airplanes through hurricanes. Using flowers and trees to brighten the lives of kids and ex-cons. Staring down grizzly bears in the Canadian Rockies. Saving chimps in Tanzania. And strutting their hip eco-friendly frocks on the streets of Hollywood. From the icebergs of the Arctic Ocean to the jungles of Africa, these bold eco pioneers will show readers how to help save the planet and earn a paycheck at the same time.

About this title

About the Author

Jennifer Power Scott grew up in Grand Falls-Windsor, Newfoundland, and received her Master of Journalism degree from Ottawa's Carleton University. She started working in journalism as a reporter and associate producer with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), and has since launched a freelance career, writing, producing, and directing TV documentaries. She has worked on innovative series for the Discovery Channel Canada and Travel + Escape, and is a frequent contributor to magazines such as Canadian Living. Jennifer lives in Saint John, New Brunswick.

Review

"Lucrative, soul-satisfying environmental careers are not 'some far-fetched green dream.' Each chapter combines stand-alone profiles of established green professionals with those of young students and volunteers building experience that may translate into careers...Informative and inspiring for teens, this may also draw adults seeking new career directions." (Booklist 2010-02-15)

"Peppered liberally throughout the text are sidebars with high-interest information about new environmental ideas. At the back, a 'Resources' section provides a useful list of schools, businesses, and websites related to eco-friendly jobs...There is no denying the breadth and variety of information provided here. That alone makes this a worthwhile volume for aspiring planet-savers and money makers." (Quill & Quire 2010-03-01)

"A well-timed and useful guide for high school and college students...Green Careers isn't a preachy how-to guide...,[it] is a different kind of employment guide that offers useful information and will also inspire young readers." (ForeWord Reviews 2010-03-01)

"Offbeat, easygoing prose...Informative sidebars and a list of resources encourage readers to adopt green causes, while a color photo insert shows each 'Eco-Pioneer.' An encouraging portrait of a can-do generation." (Publishers Weekly 2010-03-01)

"The language is very accessible and teen-friendly. There are suggestions for educational institutions and programs (Canadian, American, and International) that could put someone on a particular career path as well as websites and contact information for many of the projects and organizations noted in the book. This is a stellar resource that I would highly recommend for purchase." (Resource Links 2010-02-01)

"This lively and graphically upbeat volume presents some of the stories behind this green revolution...The enthusiasm is infectious...Just may inspire young readers to pursue career paths both exciting and green." (Kirkus Reviews 2010-04-01)

"Written in a breezy, conversational style...These inspirational stories are sure to spark interest and creative thinking. Teachers can utilize them as springboards for discussion. An attention-grabbing addition for reading zones and environmental collections." (School Library Journal 2010-04-01)

"This enthusiastic guide to the myriad of jobs in the burgeoning environmental field is an excellent introduction to not only the 'green' movement but the entrepreneurial spirit, as well. The author's well researched look at all things green is enhanced by the words of the young people who have taken their concern for the environment and created a career for themselves...An inspiration and a 'kick in the pants' to young people considering careers of any kind." (Children's Literature 2010-04-01)

"This well-written and accessible collection of stories from young people who have found or created careers with some environmental connection is full of valuable Canadian and global information, advice, ideas, and inspiration...Highly recommended." (CM Magazine 2010-04-16)

"Written in a casual, conversational tone that teens will find accessible...This book accomplishes what it set out to do, introducing teens to a variety of green careers and showing how any job can become a green job. It is a solid choice for career collections serving teens." (VOYA 2010-12-01)

Edition details

• Publisher: Lobster Pr
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1897550189
• ISBN 13: 9781897550182
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 240