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Their jobs get replaced by all the jobs created for setting up and maintaining the renewal energy production. Most coal mining jobs got killed when mining became mechanized. So there might even be more jobs after transitioning to renewal energies.

Getting real tired of coal miners, their expired jobs and their voting rights.

> and their voting rights

I bet you call yourself a 'liberal democrat'.

This project would probably involve a few construction and maintenance jobs.

Absolutely. All projects will need maintenance and I hope there will be a way for people to get the necessary training.

Plus, coal deposits do run out sooner or later, so keeping coal mines and power plants in business just kicks the problem to a few decades down the road.

What about all the ferriers?

Education for those who want another job, basic income for the rest.