Green jobs debate should look beyond short-term benefits, says UKERC report
Wednesday, November 5, 2014 - 07:00
in Physics & Chemistry
A new study by the UK Energy Research Centre (UKERC) suggests that renewable energy and energy efficiency create up to ten times more jobs per unit of electricity generated or saved than fossil fuels. However, in itself labour intensity may not be a desirable quality and support for green jobs should not solely focus on short-term gains but also look towards long-term economic growth.