Creating a Lasting Green Economy
Friday’s Philadelphia Inquirer included a story featuring Leanne Krueger-Brankey and the Sustainable Business Network‘s leadership in building an inclusive green economy in Philadelphia:
From her seat at the Franklin Institute last week, one of nearly 300 on hand for the unveiling of Mayor Nutter’s plan to make Philadelphia “the greenest city in America,” Leanne Krueger-Braneky drew praise from a White House envoy.
Van Jones, a green-jobs trailblazer and now an adviser to President Obama, lauded Krueger-Braneky for her leadership on sustainability issues in Philadelphia long before political officials embraced the cause.
Two years ago, even Krueger-Braneky wasn’t familiar with the terms “green jobs” and “green economy.” Now, the 32-year-old West Philadelphia resident is leading an effort to ensure that a meaningful green economy takes root here.
