Published: 13 July 2005
Renewable Energy Planning Guidance
Commenting on the launch of the Welsh Assembly's Government' TAN8, the advice to local authorities on renewable energy, Morgan Parry, Head of WWF Cymru said:
"WWF Cymru welcomes this announcement as a step in the right direction to reducing C02 emissions and the threat of climate change.
In today's unsustainable world we need Governments to be forward thinking and to support renewable energy projects and this statement does just that by setting a 10% target for onshore windpower by 2010.
WWF accepts that as new renewable energy technologies become available they may replace wind farms which this strategy focuses upon.
However, WWF recognises that in the meantime producing energy from wind is one means of tackling climate change as well as providing jobs in clean energy industries.
Wales has a tremendous natural resource of renewable energy and WWF is at the forefront of promoting this. If we do not use this resource, other more dangerous technologies, such as nuclear power will be introduced against the public's wishes.
WWF's Living Planet Report suggests that globally we are consuming 30% more resources than the planet can sustain into the long term.
If everyone lived like we do in Wales and indeed the rest of Europe we would need three planets to supporter us.
The challenge is clear we need to reduce our impact on the planet - especially in the amount of carbon emission we release into the atmosphere."
Further information
WWF's Living Planet Report and website
TAN8: advice to local authorities on renewable energy
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