green jobs

Rock 'n' Rope!

Rope workers on wind turbine bladeNot only are wind turbines an earth-friendly source of energy, but their proliferation has created a new job market for rock climbers, who previously never got paid to do what they do. As the New York Times reports, an increasing number of rock climbers are getting work as "rope workers" on the increasing number of turbines, doing maintenance and making repairs.

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