Climate Change and The Inflation Reduction Act: Recommendations for Job Seekers in US Energy
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https://doi.org/10.47611/jsrhs.v12i1.4110Keywords:
Inflation Reduction Act, US Energy Sector, Carbon-Intensive Industries, Carbon-Neutral Industries, Green Energy, Renewable EnergyAbstract
The onset of the global climate crisis has caused many to consider potential impacts on the United States economy, particularly those on the energy sector. Currently dominated by traditional means of production such as coal and fracking, the sector is set to shift towards more sustainable forms such as solar, wind, hydroelectric, and nuclear as stakeholders seek to keep warming below 1.5℃. Accelerating this shift is the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which promises new green incentives, but also leaves questions unanswered regarding the true scale of US divestment from fossil fuels. This paper seeks to combine data regarding projected employment in carbon-intensive/neutral industries with examination of provisions in the IRA, in order to make recommendations for those considering jobs in the US energy sector.
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