Winds of change: Why the Crown Estate is going back to school

Jessica Shankleman
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The body responsible for delivering 32GW of new offshore wind capacity aims to engage the next generation of British workers

"Put your hand up if you know anything about offshore wind," the Crown Estate's Ronnie Quinn asks a school hall full of bemused 12 and 13 year-olds. About five children raise their arm, but in half an...

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