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Glasgow Live
National
Catherine Hunter

Warning Glasgow's net zero push must not 'devastate' workers or livelihoods

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.

The city council confirmed it will support the setup of a “just transition” working group, which will look at how the council can best support the move to more eco friendly working environments.

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.

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