Who would be paying for these vast numbers of new jobs? Energy consumers of course, i.e. everyone. All the ‘specialists’ would have to come from somewhere too, at a time when UK unemployment is low so many would have to be poached from their existing employers. The selling point would be to tell them they’re ‘tackling climate change’, but what that might look like would be left to their imaginations – like any other fantasy.
The report reveals more women want a ‘job of purpose’ to help deliver the UK’s 2050 target, says Energy Live News.
More than 400,000 jobs need to be filled across the energy industry to help deliver the UK’s 2050 net zero target, bringing opportunities for skilled tradespeople, engineers and other specialists across every region of the country.
That’s according to new research published by National Grid, which sets out how the energy sector can build a net zero energy workforce able to transform the UK’s energy system over the next 30 years.
Out of the job opportunities available, 260,000 will be in new roles, while 140,000 will be replacing those who have left the workforce.
A YouGov poll for National Grid found more than three quarters of UK adults (78%) want to play a part in reaching the net zero target and more than half (57%) of people across Britain want to work for an organisation that helps the UK get there.
In addition, around 83% of women said they are keen to play their part in tackling climate change as are 73% of men.
Full report here.
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January 28, 2020 at 04:19AM
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