Articles, Books, and Podcasts
This page contains links to articles, books, and podcasts relevant for job seekers interested in careers in the environment, sustainability, and climate change. To suggest an addition for this page, please contact us.
PODCASTS
- Degrees: Real Talk About Planet-Saving Caeers (hosted by EDF's Yesh Pavlik Slenk). This episode features job search strategies provided by Trish Kenlon.
- Job search strategies are discussed by Trish Kenlon, Scott Breen, and Jay Siegel on this episode of the Sustainability Defined podcast.
ARTICLES
- The 4-Step Guide to Starting a Career in Sustainability for Undergraduates (Trish Kenlon, 2020)
- 18 Sustainability Fellowships for Students and Professionals (Trish Kenlon, GreenBiz.com, 2022)
- The 33 Sustainability Certifications You Need to Know (Trish Kenlon, GreenBiz.com, 2021)
BOOKS
- Good Work: How to Build a Career that Makes a Difference in the World (Shannon Houde, 2021)
- Saving the Earth as a Career: Advice on Becoming a Conservation Professional (2nd Edition (Malcolm L. Hunter Jr., David B. Lindenmayer, Aram J.K. Calhoun, 2016)
- Work Like Nature: Sustainability Lessons from ecosystems for your job or business (Lea Elliott, 2016)
- Decent Work, Green Jobs and the Sustainable Economy (Peter Poschen, 2015)
- Profession and Purpose: A Resource Guide for MBA Careers in Sustainability (2nd edition) (Katie Kross, 2014)
- Why Green is Your Color: A Woman’s Guide to a Sustainable Career (US Department of Labor, 2012)
- Paint Your Career Green: Get a Green Job Without Starting Over
(Stan Schatt and Michele Lobl, 2011)
- Latinnovating: Green American Jobs and the Latinos Creating Them
(Graciela Tiscareno-Sato, 2011)
- Smart Solar Sales: Affordable Training for the Aspiring Solar Energy Professional
- Tailoring the Green Suit: Empowering Yourself for an Executive Career in the New Green Economy
(Dan Smolen, 2010)
- Climb the Green Ladder: Make Your Company and Career More Sustainable
(Amy V Fetzer and Shari Aaron, 2010)
- Green Careers For Dummies
(Carol L. McClelland, 2010)
- Green Careers: Choosing Work for a Sustainable Future
(Jim Cassio, Alice Rush, 2009)
- Careers in Renewable Energy: Get a Green Energy Job
(Gregory McNamee, 2008)
- Great Jobs for Environmental Studies Majors (Great Jobs Series)
(Julie DeGalan, 2008)
- Green Jobs: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Employment
(A. Bronwyn Llewellyn, 2008)
- Making a Living While Making a Difference: Conscious Careers in an Era of Interdependence, Revised Edition
(Melissa Everett, 2007)