Greenpeace responds to Tory anti-windfarm statement
GL | 26.07.2004 15:08 | Ecology | World
M.Howard today launched an attack on Wind farms in the UK especially onshore.
Greenpeace has responded. Other groups will be featured on newsprogs tonight-including
BBC newsnight.
Greenpeace has responded. Other groups will be featured on newsprogs tonight-including
BBC newsnight.
Tories anti-windfarm stance branded 'disgraceful' by Greenpeace
Last edited: 26-07-2004
Speaking about today's announcement by the Tory Party concerning windfarms, Greenpeace energy campaigner Robin Oakley said:
"It is disgraceful, and totally irresponsible, for Michael Howard to try to stop this vital solution to climate change.
"Climate change is the greatest threat facing the planet today. It is already killing 160,000 people every year and billions more of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people will be killed without urgent action.
"Wind power is the only technology ready to deliver clean energy on a massive scale. Every time a wind farm doesn't get built it means more greenhouse gas pollution from the fossil fuel alternatives.
"This is shameful appeal to nimbyism when the vast majority of British people support the building of more wind farms."
Further information:
For more information, contact the Greenpeace press office on 020 7865 8255
Last edited: 26-07-2004
Speaking about today's announcement by the Tory Party concerning windfarms, Greenpeace energy campaigner Robin Oakley said:
"It is disgraceful, and totally irresponsible, for Michael Howard to try to stop this vital solution to climate change.
"Climate change is the greatest threat facing the planet today. It is already killing 160,000 people every year and billions more of the world's poorest and most vulnerable people will be killed without urgent action.
"Wind power is the only technology ready to deliver clean energy on a massive scale. Every time a wind farm doesn't get built it means more greenhouse gas pollution from the fossil fuel alternatives.
"This is shameful appeal to nimbyism when the vast majority of British people support the building of more wind farms."
Further information:
For more information, contact the Greenpeace press office on 020 7865 8255
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