GOP Defends Coal as Renewable Energy Surges

US investment in renewable energy has outpaced investment in fossil fuels for the 2nd straight year, contributing to a decline in coal jobs. Donald Trump says he would bring those jobs back, but hasn't given any details on how he would do so.

May 5th, 2016

US investment in renewable energy has outpaced investment in fossil fuels for the 2nd straight year, contributing to a decline in coal jobs. Donald Trump says he would bring those jobs back, but hasn't given any details on how he would do so.

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