Net zero is a huge opportunity for Scotland - and its political parties

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Scotland faces major challenges to decarbonise and many jobs are likely to be affected, but the opportunities are even greater, argue Onward's Ted Christie-Miller and Alex Luke

In the coming years, the people of Scotland will grapple with two enormous questions: Scotland's future in the UK and how to get to net zero. Earlier this week, research for Onward revealed the deep fissures...

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