Renewable Energy Jobs Surpass 10 Million for First Time

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By Lorraine ChowMay 8, 2018, 3:07 pm164 pts
The renewable energy industry employs 10.3 million people globally, the International Renewable Energy Agency ( IRENA ) touted in a report released Tuesday. According to the new figures , the sector help create more than 500,000 new jobs last year, a 5.3 percent increase from 2016. The solar photovoltaic…

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