Oregon's eco-friendly jobs strategy

The governor of Oregon is pushing ahead with plans to promote "eco-friendly" jobs. The emphasis on green technology represents one of the major thrust of the Governor's  economic strategy.

"There's a tremendous opportunity in this region for green technology," the governor says in an interview with The Oregonian. He rattles off advancements in renewable energy, green construction and electric cars. "These are high-tech jobs," he says, and there are lots of them on the horizon.

You can learn more from this interview with the governor here.