There is no need to present statistics here. The hard facts are staring at our eyes. Unless people will do something to curb pollution and slow down climate change or global warming, this planet will become helpless, and we humans will undergo more pain and suffering.

Sustainability is the name of the game today. How can communities reduce the use of non-renewable energy as a source of electricity? What are the best means to maximize the renewable ones such as the wind, water, and solar energy? How do we decrease carbon emissions into the environment?

These questions need answers, and in order to do so, new types of jobs have been created. They are collectively called green jobs.

For the past 10 years, green jobs have been a growing industry. In 2005 alone, the industry generated more than a hundred thousand jobs and employed close to 2 million people. This is in the United States alone. Moreover, the future looks bright for green jobs in the next few years, especially in 2011.

It definitely makes perfect sense for individuals like you to consider a profession in the green industry, like the following:

1. Solar Power Installer
Your job will be to set up solar power kits in homes, office buildings, and other properties. The solar panels can be very huge, covering several square meters or medium range. You need to have excellent knowledge in photovoltaic cells, the main components of the kit, and how they produce electricity from the heat of the sun.

This can be sometimes risky as you may have to go over the roofs of homes. However, with a salary of close to $40 an hour, this is certainly not a bad job at all.

2. Turbine Fabricator
You will basically work with towering wind turbines. Several communities are adopting a wind energy system, setting up wind farms in huge tracts of land. This is also very common in coastal areas, where gushes of wind produce enough electricity to power approximately a hundred homes.

As a wind turbine fabricator, your work can range from producing the parts to building the tower.

3. Green Architects
China, the United States, and Canada are just some of the many countries that are adopting green architecture. They are using energy-efficient materials to minimize carbon footprint. The green architect’s job, therefore, is to ensure that these types of materials are used to their fullest advantage. Know, though, that before you can practice the profession, you have to be certified in green design.

4. Urban Planner
The role of an urban planner is to see to it that the entire community reduces the carbon footprint. It’s also your job to develop contingency plans in cases like trash / waste build-up and flood management, which are common problems in urban areas.

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