It is also worth noting that Vestas, a Danish company, are cutting jobs
across the various countries in which they operate, and not just in
their Isle of Wight factory. A victory, even a partial one, in this
case, may inspire similar fights elsewhere.
Maxey L. wrote:
> Please send this on to as many people and organisations as you can.
> Apologies for any cross posting.
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> As you may know, the Vestas corporation is planning to close the only
> factory making wind turbines in Britain, on the Isle of Wight. There is
> now a campaign among local people on the island and Vestas workers to
> save the Vestas plant. This will save 600 jobs. More than that, it
> matters to them because it matters to the planet.
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> They have asked for emails from individuals and organisations expressing
> support. The address is [log in to unmask]
> <mailto:[log in to unmask]>. PLEASE DO THIS as soon as you can. Just
> tell them briefly who you are and what you feel. It will be important in
> giving them confidence and courage. Please do it now and ask your
> friends and colleagues to do it too.
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> We will never halt climate change without wind power. We need dozens of
> wind turbine plants, not none.
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>
> Jonathan Neale, International Secretary
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> Phil Thornhill, Coordinator
>
> Campaign against Climate Change
>
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Anthony Ince
Research Student
Department of Geography,
Queen Mary, University of London,
Mile End,
E1 4NS
http://www.geog.qmul.ac.uk/staff/incea.html
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