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Grangemouth job losses are a stark reminder of the cost of a greener industrial future

  • Written by Phil Tomlinson, Professor of Industrial Strategy, Co-Director Centre for Governance, Regulation and Industrial Strategy (CGR&IS), University of Bath
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The recent announcement that Grangemouth oil refinery in central Scotland will close next year marks a notable moment in the energy transition towards net zero.

As countries strive to meet climate targets and reduce their use of fossil fuels,...

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