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5 problems stand in the way of green transition

PROBLEM 1: UNEMPLOYMENT

Green energy generates jobs

s President of the USA, Donald Trump promised to make “coal black again” and rebuild the industry – both because the US has huge reserves (and hence export potential) and to appeal to Americans who had

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