In 1933, the United States was facing a series of serious financial problems that began with the collapse of the stock market in October 1929, followed by mass unemployment and a banking crisis that threatened the savings of millions of people.
In this context, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed a variety of measures as part of the New Deal to revitalize the country’s economy, including the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps, CCC. Civil in Spanish).
“We are not currently facing a crisis of the magnitude of the Great Depression of 1929, when, based on the theories of British economist John Maynard Keynes, the government began large projects to generate employment. After the COVID-19 pandemic, a recession did not occur because the government implemented economic stimulus measures by distributing direct financial allocations to citizens,” economist Javier Cáceres explained in a telephone interview.
Responses to the climate crisis
However, today we face a different crisis: climate change. The impacts are being felt throughout the country, from the increasing frequency of greater climatic phenomena, to the scarcity of water in sectors of the southwest and the increase in the frequency and intensity of forest fires in the west.
These climatic events and phenomena, such as ‘The boy’not only threaten environmental stability, but also have a significant impact on the economy, public health and global food security.
And study conducted by the University of Florida revealed that, between 2010 and 2020, there were 215 heat-related deaths in Florida.
In Miami-Dade, the number reaches at least 34 victims each year due to high temperatures. Florida county authorities estimate that annual economic losses due to heat amount to $10 billion, mainly due to reduced labor productivity.
Other investigation suggests that these losses could double over the next three decades.
President Joe Biden’s administration launched a website to apply for your Climate Corps employment and training program (Cuerpo Climático in Spanish).
According to the government, this initiative could generate 20,000 jobs in 36 states during his first year.
These jobs would be dedicated to projects such as land reclamation, strengthening the capacity of communities against natural disasters, and promoting renewable energy.
Most jobs would not require work experience. The first wave of hiring is scheduled to take place during the summer of 2024, and the website will be updated regularly with new opportunities.
Jobs Available in Florida
Miami-Dade County
Greater Miami Service Corps Green Corps
(Greater Miami Service Corps Green Corps)
No experience required. There are 15 vacancies.
Restore, protect and preserve environmentally threatened lands and other public lands through land restoration, maintenance and improvement, such as clearing trash and debris, removing invasive plant species, building trails, planting trees in low-canopy parks . Members will make energy efficiency upgrades such as replacing LED light bulbs, shower heads, HVAC filters, smart plugs and safety features like carbon monoxide detectors.
You can apply for this job until July 31. Click here.
Volucia County, De Land
Campus Climate Action Leader
Needs a high school diploma. You must be a US citizen or legal permanent resident. Must be able to complete a federal background check. You need a valid driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle.
Corps members will serve as energy navigators for underserved homes, providing basic home assessments, low-tech interventions, and referrals to energy assistance programs. They will plan and implement community projects to improve the health of ecosystems at risk. They will also provide community education
on behaviors to save energy and care for the environment.
You can apply for this job until August 5. More information here.
Polk County, Lakeland
Client Preparedness Coordinator
You need to be vaccinated against COVID-19. From 17 years and older. Must have high school diploma or equivalent. You must be a citizen or legal permanent resident of the United States.
Customer Preparedness Coordinators lead preparedness campaigns at assigned operating sites. As local disaster preparedness experts, they host community events and work with past and present clients to improve their ability to make informed decisions.
You can apply for this job until September 13. More information if you click here.
