Vote Blue Go Green
I attended a Training day for all our Candidates today and it really was a superb event. One very clear message was that everyone in the Party is fully behind our green agenda. We are leading the agenda on climate change and believe Wales can lead the way on green policies, not drag its feet.
One of the most important ways we can help not only the environment but our local producers as well is by tackling food miles. They make up a large part of the carbon footprint of households. We all have a role to play in reducing food miles and contributing towards the fight against climate change.
We need to encourage people to buy and supermarkets to sell local and seasonal produce. Eating local produce contributes to better health, a better economy and a better environment.
If we are to tackle carbon emissions and achieve more rigorous carbon-reduction targets then we must help and advise homeowners on the best ways to achieve this and require new homes to follow strict guidelines.
Green energy is also important. So far, too many eggs have been placed in one basket. There is no panacea. If we are to really challenge the carbon crisis then we must look at all the options available, that means wave, tidal and solar, biomass and wind, though we already have many very large scale wind farms in Wales. We also, of course, need to look at energy efficiency measures.
We must look at the Severn Barrage.
We do not rule out nuclear though it is not our preferred choice.
We must become more energy efficient.
