Finland is going to ban coal within 14 years

The transition alway from coal will be economically disruptive. Here in North Dakota, we are rightfully resistant as we have so many jobs and livelihoods dependent on it. President Trump may get us a reprieve, but the reality we have to face is one where coal is not a dominant player in our economy. Finland has already accepted that future and is making preparations — though with coal having a smaller share of power production, their transition will be less difficult.

This article was sourced from:

Cassie Werber, Quartz

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