Smithsonian Magazine, the monthly publication of the iconic historical institute that preserves our nation`s history, has a piece in its most recent edition proclaiming how the use of sun and wind energy is soaring.
It notes, for example, that both alternative energy sources now easily employ more Americans than the coal industry that Donald Trump wants to make great again. In 2016, coal employed roughly 50,000 workers, wind 102,500 and solar 260,000. Presumably, the disparity grew in 2017, for which statistics are still being compiled.
Ken Notes: Again we need to look at this from all sides. The regulation and permitting process is difficult at best and can halt or delay even a great project. We also have addressed problems in the past punitively rather than cooperatively and this is not good for business and has not done much for the environment or access to our wilderness. We need a plan to protect and USE or resources effectively.
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