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Positive news round-up
Ubuntu Thoughts / 5 Min read
September 23, 2022
Callum Berry
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Welcome to this week's edition of Positive News Roundup! From green jobs, to banned petrol ads, to rescued seal pups, we've got it all.
Let's get started...
Let's get started...
Green skills
Clean energy transitions and efforts to decarbonise energy are looking to be the biggest trend in reshaping global energy employment. Countries representing over 70% of global emissions today have now committed to a goal of net-zero emissions by the mid-century, creating millions of new clean energy jobs in the process.
The IEA’s seminal report, Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector (NZE Scenario), projects that the energy transition will create 14 million new jobs related to clean energy technologies and require the shift of around 5 million workers away from fossil fuel sectors.
In addition to these new roles, 16 million workers will require additional skills and training to make the shift into clean energy employment. Unemployment and unskilled workers have been just two arguments against the shift away from fossil fuel industries, so these new stats give a much-needed boost for a greener future.
The IEA’s seminal report, Net Zero by 2050: A Roadmap for the Global Energy Sector (NZE Scenario), projects that the energy transition will create 14 million new jobs related to clean energy technologies and require the shift of around 5 million workers away from fossil fuel sectors.
In addition to these new roles, 16 million workers will require additional skills and training to make the shift into clean energy employment. Unemployment and unskilled workers have been just two arguments against the shift away from fossil fuel industries, so these new stats give a much-needed boost for a greener future.
Petrol ads axed
France has become the first European country to ban adverts for fossil fuels under a new climate law.
Announced on 22 August, the legislation prohibits advertising for all energy products related to fossil fuels, such as petrol products, energy from the combustion of coal mining and hydrogen-containing carbons. Adverts for natural gas are still allowed for now, however new rules are set to be introduced in June next year which may limit advertising for that energy form too.
Companies found in breach of the new legislation could face fines of between €20,000 - €100,000, with repeat offenders potentially doubling that fee again. Whilst this is great, there have been critics from both sides; some argue that there are clear and obvious loopholes—such as the fact that ads for gas can still continue, in addition to leeway for event sponsorship. Supermarket bosses also say that the law doesn’t allow the public to be notified if petrol prices have dropped, which could cause consumer boycotts and frustration.
And the French government certainly doesn’t want a repeat of gilet jaune…
Announced on 22 August, the legislation prohibits advertising for all energy products related to fossil fuels, such as petrol products, energy from the combustion of coal mining and hydrogen-containing carbons. Adverts for natural gas are still allowed for now, however new rules are set to be introduced in June next year which may limit advertising for that energy form too.
Companies found in breach of the new legislation could face fines of between €20,000 - €100,000, with repeat offenders potentially doubling that fee again. Whilst this is great, there have been critics from both sides; some argue that there are clear and obvious loopholes—such as the fact that ads for gas can still continue, in addition to leeway for event sponsorship. Supermarket bosses also say that the law doesn’t allow the public to be notified if petrol prices have dropped, which could cause consumer boycotts and frustration.
And the French government certainly doesn’t want a repeat of gilet jaune…
Seal the deal
The Cornish Seal Sanctuary has taken in its first seal pup this season at the end of what it has described as a 'difficult' summer.
Parsley the seal pup was rescued this past week on a tiny beach near Portherras Cove in West Cornwall, amid fears that she was starving to death. Volunteer medics from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue had been alerted to her the previous day and were monitoring her in case her mother was nearby.
The sanctuary said it has endured a tricky summer that has seen rising bills and inflation resulting in fewer visitors and a loss of funding. Visitor attractions like the Seal Sanctuary have been hit especially hard as people are instead opting for free or lower-cost days out. It costs the sanctuary an average of £2,000 to rescue and rehabilitate a pup until release. They are funded entirely by donations and visits to the charity's site in Gweek, Helston. Last year, over 50 pups were brought to the sanctuary through autumn 2021 and spring 2022.
Parsley the seal pup was rescued this past week on a tiny beach near Portherras Cove in West Cornwall, amid fears that she was starving to death. Volunteer medics from the British Divers Marine Life Rescue had been alerted to her the previous day and were monitoring her in case her mother was nearby.
The sanctuary said it has endured a tricky summer that has seen rising bills and inflation resulting in fewer visitors and a loss of funding. Visitor attractions like the Seal Sanctuary have been hit especially hard as people are instead opting for free or lower-cost days out. It costs the sanctuary an average of £2,000 to rescue and rehabilitate a pup until release. They are funded entirely by donations and visits to the charity's site in Gweek, Helston. Last year, over 50 pups were brought to the sanctuary through autumn 2021 and spring 2022.
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