Moving from fossil fuels will kill jobs. But we can create even more green jobs that pay better. | Opinion Posted May 11, 2021 Kathleen Biggins, the president of C-Change Conversations, says the next time you hear someone say the transition away from fossil fuels is too expensive, recognize that they're cherry-picking their facts and offering a myopic view. Clean tech actually employs more people and pays better than fossil fuel jobs, and it's among the fastest-growing job categories. Facebook Share By Kathleen Biggins Many of us fear the transition away from fossil fuels. We’re concerned it will kill jobs and harm our economy but the opposite is true. If we fail to transition, more jobs across many more sectors will be lost. In addition, the U.S. economy could lose as much as 10% by 2050 according to a new report from insurance giant Swiss Re. If we take action now, however, we can actually create more jobs and protect the broader economy. Let’s take a closer look.