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It'll take a little longer than you think. Further, you're referencing a coal job figure, which is meaningless in this context. Coal production in the US over
by IkmoIkmo 8y ago
It'll take a little longer than you think.
Further, you're referencing a coal job figure, which is meaningless in this context. Coal production in the US over the past decade was higher than ever, by quite a large margin too, it's just that humans are no longer necessary for much of it.
I'm not a fan but these are the facts. Fortunately, production is now dropping worldwide, but it really is early days, it's still way up compared to 10, 20 or 30 years ago, and it certainly isn't because of renewables. It's a gas-driven change.
- magicalist 8y ago> Coal production in the US over the past decade was higher than ever, by quite a large margin too No it wasn't. It peaked in 2008 and is down quite a bit since then. 2016 production dropped 18% over 2015 and was the lowest since 1979. And despite the current administrations best efforts, 2017 production increased ~6% over 2016.