Here’s Why There Are Twice as Many Solar Jobs as Coal Jobs

The solar energy revolution just keeps getting stronger. Last year, 130,000 people worked as solar installers, while only 51,000 people worked in coal mining. What caused such a drastic shift, and what does it mean for the future?

Check out this enlightening video from Vox to see the most important factors—the ones politicians don’t talk about when they talk about bringing back coal jobs.