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The Thunberg Generation Demands Jobs That Mirror Green Values

Companies pressed by recruits and investors pay for environmental credentials

French entrepreneur Arthur Gosset presents a project about environmental careers

French entrepreneur Arthur Gosset presents a project about environmental careers

Credit: Arthur Gosset

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A sea change is happening in the world of work. In fact, it’s a sea, air and wildlife change.

A growing number of young people are zeroing-in on climate-related work, looking for green jobs and turning away from mere money-making as companies fight for highly skilled talent. They’re leaving companies that fail to meet those standards and becoming more demanding toward the ones that profess to meet them. Along the way, many are finding that environmentalism now pays.