Green Jobs: The New Generation of Workers

What is the simplest definition of a green job?

• A job that directly contributes to tackling climate change

• A job that involves working with plants

• A job that requires wearing green uniforms

• A job that is located in a rural area

By what year does the UK government aim to have two million green jobs?

• 2025

• 2030

• 2040

• 2050

What alternative to gas boilers is being made at the Mitsubishi Electric factory?

• Electric cars

• Wind turbines

• Air-source heat pumps

• Solar panels

What is the main benefit of air-source heat pumps?

• They are cheaper to install

• They work faster than gas boilers

• They are smaller in size

• They draw warmth from the air without releasing carbon

Where does Beth Campbell work?

• A recycling plant

• A solar panel factory

• A vertical farm

• A wind farm

What inspired Beth Campbell to pursue a career in vertical farming?

• A school project

• A family tradition

• A David Attenborough documentary

• A chemistry degree

What is the expected number of people installing heat pumps by 2028?

• 15,000

• 10,000

• 5,000

• 900

What industry does Bridie Salmon work in?

• Solar energy

• Hydroelectric power

• Wind energy

• Geothermal energy

What motivated Bridie Salmon to work in the wind energy industry?

• Seeing the dead corals of the Great Barrier Reef

• A family member's advice

• A school field trip

• A television commercial

What challenge does Bridie Salmon face in her job?

• Long hours in the office

• Managing a large team

• Transferring from ships to the base of wind turbines

• Dealing with heavy machinery