Let me break this down: the Biden administration's climate policies are hitting coal country and oil states hard. The numbers don't lie—layoffs are piling up as companies shutter mines and refineries to meet unrealistic green mandates.

No one is going to tell you this on CNN because they're too busy talking about electric cars and solar panels. But those shiny new technologies aren't putting food on the table for laid-off miners or rig workers right now. The real story is in the details that nobody wants to talk about.

Take a look at the latest Department of Labor report. They revised the numbers last Friday, like they always do when things are going south. It's buried in the footnotes, but it shows coal mining employment down 15% since January—a number that’s never mentioned on cable news. You won’t see this in your morning briefing.

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The administration claims these policies are creating green jobs and leading to a sustainable future. But what does that mean for families who can't afford groceries because their father just lost his job?

And it's not like there's a new wave of jobs waiting for displaced workers in the renewable sector. Sure, they're growing but nowhere near fast enough to replace all those now unemployed miners and oil rig hands.

The real beneficiaries here are the big banks and tech giants who get to talk about climate change while everyone else worries about paying rent. But don’t expect them to tell you that on your local news show. They have a vested interest in making this feel like it's all for the greater good.

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So, what does this mean for your family? How do you plan ahead when everything is changing so fast and no one will give you straight answers?

You protect yourself and your family by staying informed. Look past the spin and see the real numbers. The next time someone talks about transitioning to a green economy, ask them how many new jobs that means for coal country and oil refineries right now.