Report: Potential for nearly 10,000 green jobs in Cumbria over next 15 years

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Lambrigg Wind Farm near Kendal in Cumbria | Credit: Steve Oliver
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Lambrigg Wind Farm near Kendal in Cumbria | Credit: Steve Oliver

Analysis from local group highlights there is potential for 4,500 green jobs in West Cumbria, the region where controversial coal mine is planned

The argument in favour of building a brand-new coal mine in Cumbria has been delivered a fresh blow this morning, in the wake of research that highlights the potential for green jobs in the area is nearly...

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