Union Would Accept Move From Coal For New Jobs

President Biden's plan aims to transition from coal and fossil fuels to renewable energy, creating thousands of jobs and investing in cleaner coal technology. The United Mine Workers Union emphasizes the importance of securing jobs for displaced miners, as over 40,000 jobs have been lost in the coal industry over the past decade. The White House's infrastructure plan promises to create jobs while addressing pollution and greenhouse gases.

What is a key component of President Biden's plan for energy transition?

• Reducing renewable energy jobs

• Investing in renewable energy jobs

• Eliminating all fossil fuel use immediately

• Increasing coal production

Why is the President of the United Mine Workers Union concerned about the energy transition?

• It may displace miners from their jobs

• It will not affect miners

• It will reduce renewable energy jobs

• It will increase coal production

How many jobs have been lost in the coal industry over the past decade?

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

• 40,000

What does the White House claim the infrastructure plan will achieve?

• Increase pollution

• Create thousands of jobs

• Increase greenhouse gases

• Reduce renewable energy jobs

What environmental issue does the infrastructure plan aim to tackle?

• Increase in coal usage

• Reduction in renewable energy

• Increase in fossil fuel dependency

• Pollution and greenhouse gases