The first of a series of meetings on the theme “How can trade unions help create a low-carbon Yorkshire & Humberside?” organised by Leeds TUC’s Environmental sub-committee. We look at the different “climate” technologies on the table and what drives the choice of pathways to a low carbon economy; the potential for decent sustainable unionised climate jobs; and the struggle for worker participation and democratic ownership and control of key sectors for the benefit of workers, communities and future generations. Session one looks at the different options for space heating/domestic heating, considering the uses, advantages and disadvantages of different technologies, how they can be implemented, what they mean for workers and residents, and how they fit into the overall picture.

Hosted by:

  • Ellen Robotton, Leeds TUC Environment group

Speakers are:

  • Mike Childs, Head of Science, Policy and Research at Friends of the Earth.
  • Dr Les Levidow, Senior Research Fellow at the Open University.
  • Tom Knowland, Head of Sustainable Energy and Climate Change at Leeds City Council.
  • Sam Mason, Policy Officer at PCS union.
  • Q&A

Dr Les Levidow presentation
“Decarbonising Natural Gas?
Locking in a capitalist energy-intensive system which pre-empts alternatives”
https://1drv.ms/b/s!AoXg_zk3fZjJnBfuujPmOKd1SfQz

Article on union backing for hydrogen
https://www.gmb.org.uk/news/unions-back-hydrogen-jobs-boom

Sam Mason (PCS union) presentation
 https://1drv.ms/b/s!AoXg_zk3fZjJnBbiRvvGHOt4JPyV

Leeds City Council Climate Emergency Executive Board Report
https://democracy.leeds.gov.uk/documents/s198403/Climate%20Emergency%20Cover%20Report%20191219.pdf

Leeds City Council Principles for Hydrogen Conversion
https://1drv.ms/b/s!AoXg_zk3fZjJnBC87lVcDDoeNWyE

Friends of the Earth report on the role of hydrogen
https://policy.friendsoftheearth.uk/insight/role-hydrogen-our-low-carbon-transition

Friends of the Earth Green and Fair Recovery plan
https://policy.friendsoftheearth.uk/download/policies-green-and-fair-recovery-plans-across-uk

New Lucas Plan
http://lucasplan.org.uk/

CACC TU (Campaign Against Climate Change Trade Union Group) publication
“One Million Climate Jobs”
https://www.campaigncc.org/sites/data/files/Docs/one_million_climate_jobs_2014.pdf

Campaign against removal of government backing for heat pumps
https://www.pumpitup.today/

Global Trade Union Assembly webinars over the summer on some of the broader themes mentioned today on ownership and control
https://slucuny.swoogo.com/gtua2020/program

ADEPT – Association of Directors of Environment, Economy, Planning and Transport
https://www.adeptnet.org.uk/documents/blueprint-accelerating-climate-action-and-green-recovery-local-level

Oil and gas industry worker survey
https://oil-and-gas.typeform.com/to/ryYfap

Active travel
https://www.wearepossible.org/


Ellen Robottom
Leeds TUC
Environment group
Website: https://leedstuc.wordpress.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LeedsTUC/

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