TUC urges government to back green growth and save White Rose CCS projects

Jessica Shankleman
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New report says potential for Yorkshire and Humber to lead low carbon economy is in doubt without 'vital' government support

The TUC has called on the government to bolster its support for the renewable energy and low carbon industrial sectors, just a week after Drax said it would not be investing further in the planned White...

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