Commenting on £34 million of cuts to low-carbon technology spending announced by the Government today, Friends of the Earth’s senior economy campaigner Simon Bullock said:

“Slashing spending on low-carbon technology is a false saving – especially on the same day Ministers announce that building a strong green economy is crucial to our financial recovery.

“It’s essential that the Government prioritises the shift to a greener Britain – this will create thousands of new jobs, save money on fuel bills and make us less reliant on dwindling oil and gas supplies.

“Climate change is an urgent problem that cannot be ignored – and failure to invest in a low-carbon future now will lead to huge bills later on.”