New jobs in the 'green' industry

New jobs are in the 'green' industry

Climate change is a problem

Zero carbon means no carbon is released into the air

Solar energy comes from the sun

Carbon is a chemical that causes greenhouse gases when burned

Sustainable means something can be used for a long time

Renewable means something can replace itself naturally

What industry is Bridie joining?

There are new jobs that did not exist before. Bridie is learning to fix wind turbines. Paul makes heat pumps to replace gas boilers. Beth works on a special farm. They all help with climate change.

Beth Campbell works at Jones Food Company

Beth says climate change is a big deal for her generation. It is causing problems now. The ice caps are melting and the world is getting hotter.

Beth's farm uses recycled water and solar power from panels on the roof

Beth Campbell works at Jones Food Company

This farm is the future. They can grow food from anywhere in the world here. They save money, time, and carbon by not transporting food.

Paul McGoogan thinks he is in a future industry. The heat pumps he makes release no carbon.

Paul McGoogan works at Mitsibushi Electric

Paul is happy to be helping create a better future for his family. He and his girlfriend just bought a new home and want to start a family.

Bridie is getting ready to join the offshore wind industry

Bridie will work on big turbines in the North Sea, not on fishing boats

Bridie Salmon works at Orsted

Bridie likes that her town is changing from fishing to engineering. She is excited to work in the North Sea.

There are new green jobs, and they are important for the UK to reduce carbon

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What industry is Bridie joining?

Bridie is joining the offshore wind industry

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