'The transition away from coal and heavy industry effectively devastated the city.'
The move to net zero must not have the 'devastating impact' on Glasgow and its citizens that the shift away from coal had, council bosses have warned.
And councillors highlighted how moving away from the use of coal in the past had “devastated the city” and the employability of a generation of people and their livelihoods.“Just transition” is a framework designed by trade unions to protect workers’ rights and livelihoods when it comes to shifting to sustainable production, combating climate change and protecting biodiversity.
The proposal was discussed at a recent Scrutiny Committe meeting, and councillor Imram Alam asked for some more information on the aims and objectives of the working group. “If you look historically, the transition away from coal and heavy industry effectively devastated the city and the employability of an entire generation of people, their lives and livelihoods.
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