Episode 2 - When a Door Closes, a Wind(ow) Opens
In our second episode, we look at how the Covid-19 pandemic is accelerating the demise of the fossil fuel industry, and how this clean energy transition can bring benefits to rural communities if we use stimulus money to create more jobs. Dr. Laura Bozzi, Governor Phil Bredesen, and Adele Ferranti all contribute to our understanding of an equitable transition for rural communities in this episode.
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Related News and Further Reading:
U.S. Department of Energy. 2021. DOE Announces $109.5 million to support jobs and economic growth in coal and power plant communities. Accessed on 26 April 2021 by https://www.energy.gov/articles/doe-announces-1095-million-support-jobs-and-economic-growth-coal-and-power-plant