To save tomorrow today.  This has been the mantra chanted and echoed by all at the opening of the high level segment at the COP17 in Durban, and is a mantra to be embraced by anyone concerned about the health impacts of climate change.

Environmentalists and communications firms are quick to point out that "green jobs" has been a phenomenally successful talking point. The idea originated as a modest attempt to improve job prospects of young people of color in Oakland, Calif., while helping clean up the environment at the same time.