Green economy to create 24 million jobs by 2030
Government policies that promote a greener economy could create 24 million new jobs across the world by 2030, more than offsetting the six million lost elsewhere.
That is according to a report from the International Labour Organization (ILO), which highlights how many of the job gains will be created by adopting sustainable practices in the energy sector. NewContinue reading this with an IEMA membership
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