The Climate Jobs Institute is guiding the nation’s transition to a strong, equitable, and resilient clean energy economy by pursuing three aims: to tackle the climate crisis; to create high-quality jobs; and to build a diverse, inclusive workforce.
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Facing ‘Reckless’ Trump, The Empire State Strikes Back
Lara Skinner, associate director of The Worker Institute at Cornell, noted a “historic breakthrough” in the global effort to combat climate change.
Fueled by Cornell Initiative, Governor and Labor Unions Announce Climate and Jobs Program
Governor Cuomo announces major climate and jobs initiative in partnership with the Worker Institute at Cornell University ILR's School and Climate Jobs NY to help create 40,000 clean energy jobs by 2020.
Fueled by Cornell Initiative, Governor and Labor Unions Announce Climate and Jobs Program
Today’s launch of the Climate Jobs New York campaign and Gov. Andrew Cuomo's announcement to dramatically increase the state’s efforts to combat climate change represents an historic breakthrough.
Labor Leading on Climate: Creating Good Jobs While Combating Climate Change
Since 80 percent of the state’s population lives in the Hudson River corridor, a project such as high-speed rail, which would take about 10 years to build, could have a major positive impact on the environment and on employment
IBEW Local 3 Highlights Worker Institute's Climate Jobs Program
Lara Skinner, associate director of The Worker Instiute and coordinator of the Labor, Environment and Sustainable Development Initiative and Worker Institute Fellow Mijin Cha are leading a collaborative effort with IBEW Local 3 and several other unions and worker organizations ito develop a Climate Jobs Program.
