Van Jones, Special Advisor for Green Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation

Nancy Sutley the Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) announced the appointment of Van Jones. Jones will serve as Special Advisor for Green Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation at CEQ.

"Van Jones has been a strong voice for green jobs and we look forward to having him work with departments and agencies to advance the President’s agenda of creating 21st century jobs that improve energy efficiency and utilize renewable resources. Jones will also help to shape and advance the Administration’s energy and climate initiatives with a specific interest in improvements and opportunities for vulnerable communities," said Nancy Sutley, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality.

Jones is the founder of Green For All, a national organization that promotes an inclusive green economy, strong enough to lift people out of poverty. He is also the co-founder of the Ella Baker Center for Human Rights and Color of Change, two highly innovative social justice organizations. A 1993 Yale Law School graduate, Jones is the author of the 2008 New York Times best-seller, The Green Collar Economy.

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The renovation nation has been forced under-ground,for many years.This has been a deterring factor in our fight against global warming.I am encouraged to know that our choice for President,may actually bring a green revolution to the front line in our fight against the destruction of our planet.Fortunately, the inovators of green technology are alive and well,so our ability to hit the ground running,is possible.I hope the Democratic House and Senate will take their offices seriously and back our Presidents Agenda.The American people are serious and will not re-elect members who drag their feet ,at this historic time.Global Warming is SERIOUS and we don't have time to play voting games in Congress.This is NOT 'business-as-usual'

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