Report: Investing in renewables and energy efficiency creates more jobs than fossil fuels

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The net zero transition promises a net boost for jobs worldwide, the research found | Credit: iStock
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The net zero transition promises a net boost for jobs worldwide, the research found | Credit: iStock

For every £1m invested, renewables creates three times more jobs than fossil fuels, and energy efficiency delivers five times more jobs, UKERC research finds

Investing in renewables and energy efficiency has the potential to create three to five times more jobs than fossil fuels worldwide, indicating the shift to a net zero economy would have a net benefit...

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