As the low-carbon transition accelerates, we must not leave fossil fuel employees behind

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Tackling climate change is good for the economy, good for business and good for people. Except when it's not properly managed, says Labour's Alex Sobel

On Friday the coal-fired power plant at Eggborough near Leeds announced that it would likely be closing with the loss of 130 jobs. The plant had been unsuccessful in its bid to secure subsidy from the...

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