No images? Click here Significant shifts in the energy industry means that many workers will need new skills to facilitate their switch from traditional generation to low carbon alternatives. This is why Prospect held a series of training sessions to help our members, explains energy organiser, John Storey. A just transition for energy workers: The stakes could not be higher RenewableUK launches Just Transition tracker At a special webinar to mark World Environment Day, a group of Prospect reps from across the union’s different sectors talk about the work they are doing in their workplaces to help combat the climate emergency. We have relaunched our climate emergency hub featuring the latest news, resources and information to help you get involved. ‘Renewable power growing at fasted rate in 20 years’ "A proper energy strategy and real goals for green jobs" Prospect welcomes Scotland's Just Transition Commission report 'A workforce investment plan for our energy networks'Prospect has produced a new pamphlet ‘A workforce investment plan for our energy networks' to address concerns, as the networks come under increasing pressure, on workforce resilience. Our document includes proposals in four key areas that would help to protect and maintain the energy sector's workforce for the future. AROUND THE WEB Stories from around the web that may be of interest for professionals in renewables. The boom in renewable energy has led to a 'war on talent' with some employers hiring candidates before they have even left school, says this Bloomberg story. The Engineer reports that a marine innovation company in Cornwall is supporting the use of space data for the development of new renewable energy sites, saying it helps to reduce the risks and costs. An initiative on the Cromarty Firth in the Scottish Highlands aims to establish a new 'global centre of excellence' for green energy, reports local paper Press and Journal New research from the University of Strathclyde’s Fraser of Allander Institute, reveals that green energy supports 22,660 jobs in Scotland. The Guardian writes about a company called Flower Turbines that is 'beautifying' the wind turbine with its new designs. Why 200 people are joining Prospect every week.
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