No Images? Click here As we approach the general election, Prospect senior deputy general secretary Sue Ferns writes about the crucial decisions that the new government will have to make if we are to meet our climate goals. Read more Graham Ross: the energy from waste expert Prospect at the Northern Powerhouse energy conference Green industrial revolution reception at Labour conference Workers in renewables need to be aware of IR35 tax changes In December, Prospect will be launching its Dignity At Work Charter for the energy sector. There will be full details in a forthcoming issue of Energy Eye and keep a look out on our website and social media channels. Dignity At Work Charter Prospect welcomes Labour's plans for 37 new offshore wind-farms, along with broader policies to help the UK achieve net zero carbon emissions. While the fall in the cost of renewable energy is good news, it must not come at the expense of worsening working conditions, says Prospect. AROUND THE WEB Stories from around the web that may be of interest for professionals working in renewables. The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has announced plans for a new energy company that will generate 100 per cent of its energy from renewable sources. A British company called Gavitricity has outlined its patented technology, which could see old mine shafts being used to store renewable energy. In separate studies, the International Energy Agency says that global supplies of renewable energy could grow by 50 per cent in the next five years and that offshore wind is on course to become a $1tn industry by 2040. The Guardian reports that Bill Gates has invested in Heliogen, a company that says it can use mirrors to heat sunlight to more than 1,000C and generate energy to power heavy industry. Why 200 people are joining Prospect every week.
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