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Event to support homegrown renewable energy
A group of local people concerned about energy policy have organised an event to highlight sustainable solutions. Parents for Future – West London will be gathering near the bandstand in Elthorne Park (W7 2LZ) on Friday 23 September 3.30-5pm, the same day that Global Climate Strikes are taking place. The after-school event will include a pop-up wind farm as well as crafting wind turbines for kids, snacks, games and prizes Susan O'Leary from Parents for Future - West London said, "We are dismayed by the Government's response to the energy crisis - fracking and a huge expansion of new oil and gas fields - as parents we want to make it clear that the answer to the energy and cost of living crisis, goes hand in hand with the answer to the climate crisis. There is no logic in handing out oil and gas licences to the likes of Shell - the fields won't start producing for years - so won't lower our bills, but will instead create massive emissions, and profits for the oil and gas giants. "We deserve an energy strategy that does not side with oil companies over the interests of the people in this country. And a strategy that does NOT prioritise profits over the UK's commitment to reducing the devastating climate impacts of its oil and gas sector. We want a safe and just future for our children".
September 22, 2022
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