Wednesday, July 15, 2009

[Climate fraud] will require 'comprehensive changes' in the UK's economy and society: Miliband | Environment | guardian.co.uk
Forty per cent of electricity will come from low carbon sources of renewables, nuclear and clean coal by the end of the next decade, says energy secretary
Wind Watch: Turbines can not 'swamp the region'
Sedgefield MP Phil Wilson challenged Energy Minister Joan Ruddock in the Commons amid fears the North East could see a massive wind farm expansion as ministers face ambitious targets for renewable energy production.

“My constituency covers the Tees valley plain, which, according to an independent report, can cater for between only 20 and 25 wind turbines, but 62 are planned and proposed.
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[Ruddock] “We all need to understand that climate change is the greatest threat to our wildlife and our countryside.”
FarmPolicy.com » Blog Archives » Climate Bill (Senate Hearing); [Lots of MP3s available here]
“‘This cash cow is really a pig in a poke,’ Bond said.”

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