Current job reports reflect more of the same: our nation's job creation efforts quite simply do not cut it. Despite government programs already in place, the employment rate in America is generally not improving. However, according to an article by Kiley Kroh on ThinkProgress.org, one piece of the economy is growing. That part, reports Kroh, is the clean economy, which increased by 8.3% in the past seven years.
Kroh reports that the growth of the clean economy is "almost double what the overall economy grew during those years." Furthermore, Kroh explains, 2.7 million individuals are employed by the clean economy.
One job sector of the clean economy in which there is room for further improvement is that of offshore wind energy. Although America hasn't invested in offshore wind turbines yet, other nations, such as France, are seeing much success. "France waded into the fray most recently with the announcement of a plan for five offshore projects," reports Kroh. The French are expecting more than 10,000 jobs to be created as a result.
Many US groups and organizations are fighting for offshore wind projects. What's holding America back is the fact that some worry the benefits of offshore wind turbines do not outweigh the potential dangers. At the same time, though, European and Asian countries are erecting offshore wind farms at a fast pace and consequently creating billions in wages and salaries. Will America soon catch up, and if so, will our economy experience a rebound?
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