Implications of Transitioning to Cleaner Energy Sources on Jobs

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This chapter explores the potential job loss in industries like car mechanics due to the shift towards electric vehicles and cleaner energy sources, and suggests policy measures like retraining programs and shorter work weeks to mitigate the impact.

The death toll from Hamas’s unprecedented multi-front assault on Israel passed 600 on Sunday, and Germany’s conservative opposition won two decisive victories in regional elections on Sunday. Plus, the FT’s Sarah O’Connor explains how the green transition can actually translate to more jobs.

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