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The Emerging Green Economy

From: KLCC
Length: 00:06:59

The story explores emerging "green" businesses in Oregon. Read the full description.

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From the federal to the state level, governments are giving a boost to new technology and energy sources.  President-elect Obama has promised five million "green collar" jobs.  Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski is working to bring electric cars and related manufacturing plants to the state.  There are also numerous long-term and emerging "green" businesses already in Oregon.  KLCC's Jes Burns reports.

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Lede (also description):

From the federal to the state level, governments are giving a boost to new technology and energy sources.  President-elect Obama has promised five million "green collar" jobs.  Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski is working to bring electric cars and related manufacturing plants to the state.  There are also numerous long-term and emerging "green" businesses already in Oregon.  KLCC's Jes Burns reports.

Broadcast History

Aired as part of KLCC's Special Issues Series on the economy: 12/8 --12/12

Intro and Outro

INTRO:

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OUTRO:

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Additional Credits

Tripp Sommer (Editor)

Related Website

http://www.klcc.org/page.asp?navid=358 (info and links for the story)