Climate Change - Wales should play its part

Yesterday the UN’s chief scientist gave a damning report on the UK’s current energy policies of abandoning clean energy in favour of fossil fuels.

Prof Jacquie McGlade said the UK appeared to have abandoned its leadership on climate change, while 150 other nations, including Scotland, were making unprecedented pledges to shift towards clean energy.

Pippa Bartolotti, Wales Green Party leader said “Wales does not have to follow the UK government in this perverse move away from renewable energy. In fact Wales could lead the way. With our incredible renewable energy resources, Wales could and should be harnessing clean energy. We can cut fuel bills and reduce illness caused from pollution. It is time for immediate action”

The Wales Green Party is urging the Welsh Government to put a clear line of clean green energy between Wales and England. In the run up to the Paris climate change talks Wales can demonstrate real independence by building to low carbon standards, and by supporting our green industries.

The Wales leader added “It is very sad that the Westminster government is not listening to the experts, but Wales does not have to follow. We did not follow England on badger culls, and the results have shown that vaccination is the better way forward. We should not follow on fossil fuels. The way forward for Wales is renewables.”