Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy will mean a major reshuffling for California workers. Making sure new jobs are high quality will be key for its success.
work in the oil and gas industry and another 366,000 have careers that depend on the industry. Helping these workers out of their current jobs and into high-paying jobs in the clean energy sector is often described as a “just transition” — a strategy some experts and policymakers say is a crucial tool to counter job losses as California makes progress on decarbonizing the economy.
“We can’t get to zero without carbon management, without , and without carbon dioxide removal,” she said.It’s difficult for companies to invest in renewable energy projects if there aren’t workers available with the skills to do the work. But it’s also difficult to attract workers to fields that require training if it’s not clear that there will actually be jobs for them on the other side. So timing is key.
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