Moniz, Trumka Look at Job Growth in Energy Transition
by Kelsey Tamborrino (Politico’s Morning Energy) Former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz and Richard Trumka, the president of the AFL-CIO, identified several climate and labor policies that could spur new jobs in a low-carbon economy, including a national action plan for the deployment of carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration technology. The recommendations also point to the preservation of the existing nuclear fleet, implementing natural and engineered carbon dioxide removal and the development of technology to use of natural gas in a way that meets climate goals. Moniz and Trumka also call on the U.S. to support innovation in mining efficiency and in “earth abundant” materials for wind, solar and batteries.
“Our roadmap is based on the reality that there are no silver bullet solutions for net-zero emissions by mid-century,” Moniz said in a statement. READ MORE
A former U.S. energy secretary and a top labor leader are promoting an energy jobs plan. (Washington Post)