Feds' sustainable jobs plan a good start, but too soft on emissions reductions, say environmental experts
The federal government released its interim Sustainable Jobs Plan on Feb. 17, which will guide efforts to help transition workers away from the fossil-fuel industry and toward clean energy.
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