Contact/Cyswllt: Sian Cliff
02920 898342 / sian.cliff@wales.gov.uk

Mick Bates AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for the Environment, today criticised the Plaid-Labour Government over the lack of progress made towards reaching renewable energy targets in Wales:

“Carbon reduction is a key driver in combating climate change. Recent figures have shown Wales is the highest emitter of CO2 in the UK and around the 12th highest emitter per capita in the world.

“We are around 70% behind our target of producing 10% renewable energy by 2010. This is a reality check – clearly we need stronger policies now to tackle climate change.

“Given these figures and our Tan 8 policy to hit 4TW renewable energy production by 2010, the Plaid-Labour Assembly Government need to take urgent action and develop policies now, in order to make progress on reaching these targets.”

Responding to the Minister’s statement that an ‘Energy Route Map for Wales’ would soon be published and comments would be welcomed, Mick again emphasised the need for less talk and more action:

“We are 70% behind our target for producing renewable energy – 70% more energy needs to be generated from renewable sources. The industry is crying out for support, yet today the Minister cannot give a clear answer on how we will reach these targets.”


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