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In many ways, Long Beach's Sustainable City Commission is the (hybrid, low-emission) engine that keeps the city's greening efforts going.

On Thursday, the commission will discuss approving its Green Economy and Lifestyle Focus Area and incorporating it into the Sustainable City Action Plan that is being crafted. What that means is some lofty goals to create a sustainable and green economy.

The Economy and Lifestyle plan calls for developing at least 2,000 green collar jobs in Long Beach by 2012 (with the economy the way it is, I'm guessing city leaders would be happy to see 2,000 new jobs of any kind); enrolling 100 green business in the Long Beach Green Business Certification Program by 2012; targeting half of the city's business grants and loans for green business development by 2012; and increase the city's green spending -- such as on office supplies -- to 100 percent by 2020.

Like I said, these are some lofty goals. On the jobs front, Long Beach has 925 green collar jobs now, which is 4.7 percent of the city's 195,000 total jobs, according to a city report. That means the city would have to triple the number of green jobs it currently has, which could be a challenge.

You can hear the commission discuss this plan and other green-related policies that may soon bloom around Long Beach at noon Thursday in the Aquarium of the Pacific's Watershed Classroom. Get more details on the meeting here by clicking on the agenda document.

Some people say it needs to come down to return our beaches to their former glory. Others say it is the only thing protecting Long Beach's coast from storms and high waves.

Whatever your opinion on the Long Beach breakwater, you can learn more about a study being conducted on possible changes to the sea wall Wednesday (Nov. 19).

The third and final breakwater workshop will take place Wednesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way. City officials don't just want to inform the public, but they want your input as well.

The workshop will include a brief overview of the Breakwater Reconnaissance Study being conducted, a review of public discussion from the previous two breakwater workshops, and small breakout group discussions. If you missed the first or second breakwater workshops, you can get up to speed by visiting the Breakwater Reconnaissance Study Web site and reviewing materials from the other workshops.

Parking at Wednesday's workshop is $6 at an adjacent structure.