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Radical approach needed to prevent catastrophic climate change says Simon Hughes

Mon, 12 Oct 2009

"Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to set the example and make a commitment for a 10% reduction in public sector emissions in 2010," said the Liberal Democrat Shadow Energy and Climate Change Secretary.

Commenting on today’s report by the Committee on Climate Change, Simon Hughes said:
 
“A radical new approach to energy is needed if Britain is serious about preventing catastrophic climate change.
 
“While tougher targets, a huge advance in energy efficiency and massive investment in renewable energy are all vital, it is deluded to think that nuclear power will fill the energy gap by 2020. Any new nuclear plants will simply not be ready on time, as well as being hugely expensive.
 
“Immediate action is needed to reduce our carbon pollution. That is why the Liberal Democrats are calling on the Government to set the example and make a commitment for a 10% reduction in public sector emissions in 2010.”
 
Commenting on the Greenpeace demonstration at Parliament, Simon Hughes said:
 
“The frustration of environmental campaigners who feel their message is being ignored by the political classes is totally understandable.
 
“Britain needs a radical new approach to tackling climate change, and the Liberal Democrats support many of the actions Greenpeace calls for.
 
“The Liberal Democrats now call on Greenpeace and all environmental campaign groups to examine the policies, commitments and actions of the main parties. This will show the Liberal Democrats are leading the way in taking action on the global climate crisis.”