In a new, first-ever analysis, the Labor Department’s Bureau of
Labor Statistics (BLS) issued a report showing that there were
3.1 million "green" jobs in the United States in 2010, or 2.4
percent of the nation’s overall employment. Green Goods and
Services jobs, the BLS indicates, "are found in businesses that
produce goods and provide services that benefit the environment
or conserve natural resources." The agency compiled its data by
targeting 333 industries, while observing five broad
classifications of production and services: - Energy from
renewable sources - Energy-efficient equipment, appliances,
buildings or vehicles, or items that improve their efficiency or
improve the efficiency of energy distribution - Pollution
reduction, recycling, and reuse - Organic agriculture and
sustainable forestry - Government administration, education,
training, and advocacy Critics note that this broad definition
could ignite some controversy, as it likely includes the
production of energy-efficient batteries, applianc