Robbie Harris reports.
The new administration has as one of its urgent goals, to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and create a new clean energy economy. Community advocates want to make sure former coal country is not forgotten as the nation transitions to new energy sources.
“We really have a moment where there s a chance for bold action on climate change.”
Jeremy Richardson is Senior Energy Analyst at the Union of Concerned Scientists.
“And I think what we re saying is, when we make those ambitious commitments to reducing our reliance on fossil fuels, we really need to make sure that everybody has a fighting chance to be a part of that new clean energy economy. And that means really targeting and being deliberate about driving investments into the communities that have helped power our nation for generations.”