From National Observer

 

Phasing out fossil fuels, by the numbers

36,000 — oil and gas jobs lost since 2013 172,700 — job openings in Canada’s environmental workforceexpected between 2020 and 2025 61% — Canadians who support a Green New Deal $16.5 billion — estimated cost of a just transition in Canada, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives 69% — fossil fuel workers interested in switching to the clean economy $5.5 billion — estimated cost to rapidly upskill the entire fossil fuel industry workforce 9 in 10 — fossil fuel workers who say their skills can transfer to at least one job in the net-zero economy with moderate training - please sign on and support The National Observer https://www.nationalobserver.com