Obama Drafts Van Jones as Green Jobs Adviser

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I've heard Van Jones speak before and he does not support so-called "clean coal".

Angela of CA 9:08PM March 10, 2009

This administration has been amazing in its social and environmental commitments. Although I think Jones is on a very wrong path with his support of the oxymoronic concept of "clean coal," I am happy in general with his work. I sincerely hope that the Obama administration moves towards renewable energy sources and backs away from fossil fuels. I look forward to gender equity in pay in all industries and am happy if "green jobs" pave the way. I also hope to see impoverished people getting training and employment in the green industry.

Allison of NV 8:56PM March 10, 2009

Miracle #1: Electing a President committed to solving the climate crisis, the most urgent challenge of our time.
Miracle #2: Shifting the discourse from "jobs vs. the saving the entire planet" to "jobs that save the planet".
Miracle #3: The NYTimes Bestsellers list includes on it a book written by the man who has most boldly, authentically, and inspiringly brought forth the vision of a green economy strong enough to lift people out of poverty.
Miracle #4: This man is elevated to one of the most powerful posts in the country for implementing our President's climate, energy, & green jobs agenda.
Wow.

Zo Tobi of NH 8:26PM March 10, 2009

His vision, his well laid out framework for the green economy, socio-economic dimension, and resolute abhor for stop-gap measures will serve the administration, and this nation well in this role. VERY GOOD CALL!

Andrew of NY 4:40PM March 10, 2009

By far, the person whom people familiar with the green jobs movement associate as the leader of that movement is Van Jones. He is a bold, articulate, brilliant, and compassionate visionary, and his appointment to this post is the greatest indicator yet that Obama is not messing around. Van Jones brings people together around common-sense, just, and sustainable approaches to making a difference in the world, and his absence on any green jobs campaign in Washington would be a missing.
I's always thought Van Jones would be our first African American president. Perhaps the second....

Nora Kramer of CA 4:04PM March 10, 2009

I hope Jones does well. But based on my knowledge of him back in college, I can't shake the belief that anything positive he accomplishes will just be the result of his main goal: gaining attention for himself.

Save Sam of CT 2:54PM March 10, 2009