James Somerville
@jamessomervlle.bsky.social
Head of Policy at NPC. Interested in evidence-based policy, climate, local growth, and green jobs. Views are my own. He/Him.
@jamessomervlle on X, https://www.linkedin.com/in/james--somerville/
@jamessomervlle on X, https://www.linkedin.com/in/james--somerville/
Great report from @green-alliance.org.uk and @cast-centre.bsky.social, and this table is interesting. Shows that there is political space for targeted tax rises - interesting to see if this + the "the world has changed" narrative paves the way for some kind of wealth/windfall tax in the SR
April 9, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Great report from @green-alliance.org.uk and @cast-centre.bsky.social, and this table is interesting. Shows that there is political space for targeted tax rises - interesting to see if this + the "the world has changed" narrative paves the way for some kind of wealth/windfall tax in the SR
Great to be at No10 this morning to discuss the role that purpose-driven funding can play in the 5 missions. Across the sector there's a massive amount of funding directed towards the missions/related issues, and a clear overlap between sector and government priorities.
As a bonus, we met Larry!
As a bonus, we met Larry!
January 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Great to be at No10 this morning to discuss the role that purpose-driven funding can play in the 5 missions. Across the sector there's a massive amount of funding directed towards the missions/related issues, and a clear overlap between sector and government priorities.
As a bonus, we met Larry!
As a bonus, we met Larry!
And these jobs pay well! DESNZ put it pretty clearly: “Clean energy jobs can offer well-paid, high-quality careers”
The @thecccuk.bsky.social predict 135k-725k new jobs in low carbon industries. A bit broader than the jobs DESNZ are talking about, but the scale of the opportunity is massive.
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The @thecccuk.bsky.social predict 135k-725k new jobs in low carbon industries. A bit broader than the jobs DESNZ are talking about, but the scale of the opportunity is massive.
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December 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM
And these jobs pay well! DESNZ put it pretty clearly: “Clean energy jobs can offer well-paid, high-quality careers”
The @thecccuk.bsky.social predict 135k-725k new jobs in low carbon industries. A bit broader than the jobs DESNZ are talking about, but the scale of the opportunity is massive.
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The @thecccuk.bsky.social predict 135k-725k new jobs in low carbon industries. A bit broader than the jobs DESNZ are talking about, but the scale of the opportunity is massive.
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This graph shows that net zero is a massive opportunity in terms of jobs. Lots of jobs are available already, and it’s not just science or engineering jobs. Sales, marketing, admin, etc. are all ahead of the rest of the job market. As more £ comes into the sector, this will only go up.
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December 13, 2024 at 12:00 PM
This graph shows that net zero is a massive opportunity in terms of jobs. Lots of jobs are available already, and it’s not just science or engineering jobs. Sales, marketing, admin, etc. are all ahead of the rest of the job market. As more £ comes into the sector, this will only go up.
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@leahdavis.bsky.social and I are in Portcullis House this morning with our #EveryonesEnvironment partners. All welcome to drop-in, we’re here until 11!
November 27, 2024 at 9:43 AM
@leahdavis.bsky.social and I are in Portcullis House this morning with our #EveryonesEnvironment partners. All welcome to drop-in, we’re here until 11!
Lovely long weekend out of London! Exhausted from 3 days climbing/running/scrambling and in need of an extra bank holiday day
August 26, 2024 at 6:22 PM
Lovely long weekend out of London! Exhausted from 3 days climbing/running/scrambling and in need of an extra bank holiday day