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🔵 Clean energy sectors are rapidly growing globally amid climate demands

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The clean energy sector is witnessing notable growth, with the U.S. adding 142,000 clean energy jobs in 2023—over twice the national average. This reflects a shift from fossil fuels, as coal jobs fell by 5.3% ([8](https://www.fastcompany.com)). China, as a critical player, accounted for over 40% of global renewable capacity additions since 2013, and its state-backed investments reached $676 billion in 2023 ([2](https://www.ecns.cn)). Collaborative efforts between firms and states, such as Minnesota's legislative reforms to expedite clean energy project approvals, exemplify regional responses to barriers in the sector ([5](https://www.independent.co.uk)). These trends underscore the urgent necessity to meet climate targets and transition to low-carbon energy systems, which are further complicated by global mineral supply chains often monopolized by China ...

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