Young people need the tools and opportunities to fill the circular economy skills gap

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The government must lead urgent action to tackle the looming green skills crisis that goes far beyond the energy sector, writes Dr Adam Read from SUEZ Recycling and Recovery UK

From engineering and logistics management to repair and energy recovery, the green economy is already creating thousands of jobs. However, the reality is the pipeline of talent is simply not keeping pace...

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