Van Jones' point seems to be self evident. In modern American capitalist society, very little change will occur without some form of profit incentive. Unless, for the majority of people, an issue is framed in terms of gains and losses to their wallet, nothing will get done. This is the innate appeal of so called "green collar jobs." That they can push forward an environmental progress agenda through the medium of profitable American jobs in a time of economic downturn. They remind me most of FDR's New Deal public works projects in that they are a government impetus to put people to work in skilled labor jobs to renew the infrastructure of the United States.
Now seems to be the perfect time to engage in this sort of wholesale infrastructure reform. Because of the current economic conditions there is a strong incentive to create jobs. Most importantly is the creation of useful, sustainable jobs.
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