Moreover, many
future coal jobs will likely be automated, rather than employ people in coal country, Robert Godby, an energy economist at the University of Wyoming, told The New York Times.
Not exact matches
Solar power might be an undeniable part of our
future — the industry created double the amount of
jobs as
coal did last year and accounts for nearly 40 % of new electric capacity added to the grid, more than wind or even natural gas — but SolarCity itself isn't.
I really don't care if a
coal miner loses his
job if that means that my children and grandchildren will not suffer a catastrophic
future.
The transition of
coal to geothermal takes advantage of existing infrastructure, means zero emissions with very low cost to operate, and saves
jobs in moving to a more sustainable
future.
In addition, the transition of
coal to geothermal takes advantage of existing infrastructure, means zero emissions with very low cost to operate, can help manage waste water and saves
jobs in moving to a more sustainable
future.
The transition of
coal to geothermal takes advantage of existing infrastructure, and saves
jobs in moving to a more sustainable
future.
Better yet would be to debate an energy policy for the USA, including opening up exploratory oil and gas drilling including shale deposits, limiting the exponential growth of regulations currently stifling new exploration, ending the EPA regulatory war on
coal, reactivating the Keystone pipeline, etc.; these issues have direct impact on American
jobs and
future energy independence, both of which are more important issues for US voters (and presidential candidates) than any «climate» debate.
Thursday's confirmation hearing for President Obama's nominee to lead the Environmental Protection Agency became the latest forum for an ongoing argument over global warming,
jobs, the
future of the U.S.
coal industry, and the role of the federal government.
That happens, for instance, when building a waste - to - energy plant instead of a
coal station not only cuts
future emissions but also brings
jobs to a community while protecting local water and biodiversity.
Which is more «fundamental» to a guy trying to raise a family in eastern Kentucky: a possible three - inch rise in sea levels at some indeterminable point in the
future, or the fact that
coal mines are closing and he's out of a
job?»
By Chris Chopik Ontario's proposed Green Energy Act is touting 50,000
jobs, the closure of
coal fired plants and a prosperous
future for Ontarians and Ontario industry.