"Global Sustainability:" A Promising Job Path, The Wall Street Journal Reports

A recent article in The Wall Street Journal reports that green technology and global sustainability are two career paths that look particularly promising.

The story ("Landing a Job of the Future Takes a Two-Track Mind," Dec. 29, 2009) notes that, "Career experts say the key to securing jobs in growing fields will be coupling an in-demand degree with expertise in emerging trends."

The story goes on to say, "Not surprisingly, green technology, including solar and wind energy and green construction, are...booming areas." The wind and solar industries will require individuals involved in the design, auditing, and installation and maintenance of the systems, the story said.

The key aspect of global sustainability will be related to how costs can be reduced by firms that adopt sustainable business plans, Greg Netland of Sapphire Technologies told the Journal.

This brings to mind the major new "Sustainable Natural Resources Development Series" that the Sturm College of Law will launch next week. Click here for more information on the series, which is a first of its kind in the Western Hemisphere and reflects DU's commitment to being the leading natural resources law school in the U.S. and far beyond.