Press release
Cameron must challenge Osborne's fossil-fuelled economic strategy
10 October 2012
Reacting to David Cameron's conference speech today (Wednesday 10 October 2012), Friends of the Earth's Policy and Campaigns Director Craig Bennett said:
"It's good to hear the Prime Minister salute the fact that Britain is number one in the world for offshore wind and tidal power - but this has happened despite the actions of his anti-green Chancellor.
"The UK's growing green sector could help us lead the world in developing a thriving and prosperous economy and create thousands of new jobs and business opportunities.
"The Prime Minister must challenge George Osborne's fossil-fuelled economic strategy and a reckless dash for gas that will send the nation in the wrong direction."
ENDS
Notes to editors:
1. Friends of the Earth is calling for our agricultural system to be overhauled. This must include:
· An end to disastrous biofuel targets. We simply can't afford to use valuable farmland and water resources to grow crops to make fuel.
· More efficient use of the world's food resources. This must include shifting to healthier diets with less meat and dairy.
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Last modified: Oct 2012
