No images? Click here The urgent issue of health and safety in the renewables sector is the subject of a new leaflet published by Prospect. ‘Protecting workers’ health and safety in renewables’ highlights the fact that the massive growth in renewable energy over the years has not always been matched by robust health and safety practices. How bp is tackling the transition to renewablesFollowing a PhD in political science, Michael Denison worked as a university lecturer, for an international risk consultancy and in the UK government. Now a senior international adviser for bp, he talks about his focus on just transition, responds to accusations of greenwashing and reveals why he was attracted to joining Prospect. Prospect has launched an Energy Skills Hub to help energy sector workers refresh their skills, learn more about the transition to renewables and offer an exclusive insight into employers who have done it right. The government's Green Jobs Task Force report sets out how to achieve Net Zero while ensuring a Just Transition of labour and skills into green jobs from more carbon-intensive industries. Government must move from lofty climate change ambitions to action A net-zero workforce will need collaboration and decisive action Government launches new plan for hydrogen power Cross party MPs makes case for urgent decisions on new nuclear Prospect member Karen Robinson, lead specialist advisor on marine habitats at Natural Resources Wales, writes about how her work helps to better understand the impact of the climate emergency in Welsh marine areas. AROUND THE WEB Stories from around the web that may be of interest for professionals in renewables. The Guardian reports on the potential of floating wind farms that could open up vast ocean tracts for renewable energy. The world's largest furniture retailer, Ikea, is moving into the renewables space. It has started selling renewable energy directly to households in its native Sweden. SSE Renewables has committed £50m to bring back the picturesque Tummel Bridge hydro plant in the Highlands. Repowering the plant will extend its life by at least 40 years and support 65 new jobs. ScienceDaily reports on a study by researchers who have identified the hidden factors that affect solar farms during severe weather. Energy group Engie has signed an agreement with Google to supply the tech giant with '24/7 carbon-free' energy to power its operations in Germany. Why 200 people are joining Prospect every week.
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