The government's incoherent approach to green skills is holding back net zero

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A green skills plan that marries environmental targets with economic and social aims will put UK in stronger position for net zero, writes Green Alliance's Joseph Evans

The UK economy needs to go through a sea change if we are to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Carbon intensive industries will have to go green, cutting emissions and restoring nature in line with the...

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