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Jun 2 2004
Friends of the Earth today hit out at Michael Howard after he indicated that he may support protests over petrol prices.
Friends of the Earth's transport campaigner Tony Bosworth said:
"Michael Howard's comments shows that he is more interested in jumping on populist bandwagons than addressing the real energy crisis - global climate change. Fears about rising oil prices demonstrate the need for a massive investment in energy efficiency and alternatives to oil, such as bio fuels. Burning oil is a major contributor to global climate change. Politicians from all parties must realise that reducing our dependence on it would make both economic and environmental sense."
Contact details:
Friends of the Earth
26-28 Underwood St.
LONDON
N1 7JQ
Tel: 020 7490 1555
Fax: 020 7490 0881
Web: www.foe.co.uk/feedback.html
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