Here's Why There Are Twice as Many Solar Jobs as Coal Jobs

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By Chris McDermottJul 6, 2017, 10:21 am110 pts
The solar energy revolution just keeps getting stronger. Last year, 130,000 people worked as solar installers, while only 51,000 people worked in coal mining. What caused such a drastic shift, and what does it mean for the future? Check out this enlightening video from Vox to see the most important…

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