Port Talbot in a Storm

The shutting down of the last blast furnace at the Port Talbot steelworks is a major change. Replacing the blast furnaces, by a single electric arc furnace will mean the location will only be able to recycle by melting scrap steel. Marked reductions in numbers of workers required and emissions will both be consequences. Fairly obviously, local air quality will be improved. The UK will also be able to point to a major decline in 'greenhouse gas' emissions. The decline in employment is, however, a considerable challenge for the area. Shops and other businesses, as well as, former employees will feel the financial pressures (https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/sep/30/port-talbot-steel-town-braces-for-shutdown-of-its-last-blast-furnace). Cleaning up former 'dirty' industries, generally leads to job losses. There's a real need, in Port Talbot, to provide training and new employment opportunities for people. Perhaps providing training for installing home insulation, heat pumps and solar panels would be good and appropriate legacy?