Deals for 'new generation' renewable technologies – wind, solar, biomass - are entering the big time driving the market to new record highs, reports PwC in its annual global analysis of merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions in the renewable sector.

Some of the main points include:

• Total renewables deal value leaps 40% worldwide, driven by industry shake-out

• Reappraisal of nuclear post Fukushima gives extra boost to renewables' generation and prospects

Read More: http://press.pwc.com/GLOBAL/News-releases/renewables-ma-hits-new-record-highs/s/ce2bd04f-23cb-493e-b5c9-7813bb13423e

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I'm creating an environmental education program at an intercity school called DIVINE Institute in St Paul, Minnesota to reach at risk students. The program will feature a $12,000 green roof equipped with solar panels, algae photo-bioreactors, and solar heating for the building. So far, I have raised $8,000 in grant funding!

I'm looking for people interested in donating to this non-profit effort or people interested in contributing information you would like included into the curriculum, so I would love to here from you all!

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Dear all
I have posted a call for participating in an international board of advisory, some few days ago. Only a couple of members have responded. So, either everybody else are very busy or, we all like the 'talk' position rather the responsible 'do' position. It is actually clear from the huge list of open subjects/ questions, yet the so few ongoing discussions in the forum. the field we are talking about is a complex of water purification and Hydrogen production/ storage. compensation upon participating is guaranteed. my email is: jeremiwater@gmail.com

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The President of Central Pennsylvania's Community College highlights the school's innovative efforts to prepare students for the 21st century clean energy economy.

He says, "because of the growing demand for renewable energy and energy efficiency equipment and services, our college offers training programs in green technologies like photovoltaic technology and geothermal heating and cooling systems; technician training in wind power; and certificate programs for building analysts and energy auditors."
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Read More: http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2011/11/21/voice-innovator-equipping-students-21st-century-jobs

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Global investment into renewable power sources surpassed investment into fossil fuel power plants in 2010, according to a Bloomberg report. - http://www.smartplanet.com/blog/intelligent-energy/global-renewable-energy-investment-surpasses-fossil-fuels/10806?tag=nl.e660

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US Clean Economy Sector Employs 2.7 million people - Brookings - http://www.brookings.edu/reports/2011/0713_clean_economy.aspx

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Cleantech initiative launches in East Bay

An effort to grow and keep cleantech companies in the East Bay officially launched Wednesday and will focus on streamlining permitting, group-buying of renewable power like solar, and workforce training.

http://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2011/06/29/cleantech-initiatives-launches-east-bay.html

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Types of environment friendly companies that would be attractive to job seekers - Small businesses can find opportunities to save fuel costs and become more productive. Agriculture, tourism, construction, transport as well as manufacturing are sectors where we can expect that shifts towards low carbon emissions will create business and employment opportunities. Already some banks and training institutes can see these shifts and are adapting to provide new services to support green jobs. - http://www.financialexpress.com/news/india-needs-to-start-thinking-about-greening-the-economy/365467

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Green jobs will be fastest growing segment in US - A major shift to renewable energy is to produce 4.2 million new green jobs over next 3 decades, a study by the US mayors. About 750,000 people work today in green jobs from scientists and engineers to makers of wind turbines - but less than one half of 1 percent of total employment today. By 2038, another 4.2 million green jobs are expected to be added, accounting for 10 % of new job growth over next 30 years. It cud be the fastest growing segment for many years to come - http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Earth/42_mn_new_green_jobs/articleshow/3552673.cms

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Green economy to create millions of jobs in India, Africa - India could generate 900,000 jobs by 2025 in biomass gasification of which 300,000 would be in the manufacturing of stoves and 600,000 in the fuel supply chain and other areas.

As many as 600,000 people in China are already employed in solar thermal making and installing products such as solar water heaters. In Nigeria, a bio fuels industry based on cassava and sugar cane crops might sustain an industry employing 200,000 people - http://www.newkerala.com/topstory-fullnews-29620.html

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Environment, Energy Employment Sectors - Sectors that will be particularly important in terms of their environmental, economic and employment impact are energy supply, in particular renewable energy, buildings and construction, transportation, basic industries, agriculture and forestry. -

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Renewable Energy to Have More Jobs than Fossil Fuels - Renewable energy generates more jobs than employment in fossil fuels. Projected investments of US$630 billion by 2030 would translate into at least 20 million additional jobs in the renewable energy sector. -

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Employment in Alt Energy Sector - As many as 2.3 million people have in recent years found new jobs in the renewable energy sector alone, and the potential for job growth in the sector is huge. Employment in alternative energies may rise to 2.1 million in wind and 6.3 million in solar power by 2030. -

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New job opportunities in Indian clean tech sector - Flush with funds and the confidence reposed by investors, the Indian clean technology sector is emerging as a new segment with a bagful of job opportunities. The growth of this greenfield industry is creating demand for scientists, engineers, lawyers, business graduates and entrepreneurs. This is an interesting article that gives examples of the kinds of opportunities that individuals and businesses will come across... - http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/News_By_Industry/Jobs/New_job_opportunities_in_Indian_clean

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Green Construction Means Many Many Jobs - The construction industry apparently employs over 110 million people worldwide! Just imagine how many jobs would be created if this segment were to adopt green policies...some simple ways to start could be to weatherise the buildings - http://www.enn.com/business/article/38478

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Recycling sector is far more than what we think - When we talk about recycling, the most visible aspect, of course, is the curbside collection systems that operate in many cities. But the recycling sector as a whole is far, far broader. It does include, of course, materials collection and recovery, but it also does include sorting and processing. It includes scrap-based, so-called secondary manufacturing in many basic industries. It also includes remanufacturing of appliances, equipment, and so on - http://www.enn.com/business/article/38478

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Green Jobs Growing - A list of green jobs

* Bicycle repair, delivery
* biodiesel Car, truck jobs
* Green building
* waste composting
* Reuse of construction materials
* Hazardous materials clean-up
* Landscaping
* Green Mfg jobs - solar panels, green waste bins
* Materials reuse
* Parks expansion, maintenance
* Printing with non-toxic inks, dyes
* Public transit jobs
* Recycling and reuse biz
* Solar installation
* urban agriculture
* Water retrofits for efficiency, conservation
* Home energy efficiency
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Wind Energy Investment Manager/Researcher at an investment firm - A Wind Energy investment firm in San Diego, CA is hiring an Investment Manager/ Researcher.
Job Description: As a Manager/Researcher of Energy investment firm, you will provide investment review and portfolio monitoring by analyzing financial statements and preparing internal credit memos - Based on a job advt, date unknown - http://www.efbf.org/jobs/Business-Opportunity-Investment-Required/Find-job-An-Wind-Energy-Investment

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Eco-education and eco-schools - These two concepts will have excellent demand in future -

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Green Collar Jobs Taking Off - Worldwide, approsximately 2.3 million people currently work either directly in renewables or indirectly in supplier industries. The solar thermal industry employs close to 625,000 people, the wind power industry 300,000, and the solar PV industry 170,000. More than 1 million people work in the biomass and biofuels sector. Small-scale hydropower employs 39,000 people and geothermal employs 25,000. - http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/news/infocus/story?id=53032

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