Building a low carbon economy
The Government Committee on Climate Change www.theccc.org.uk published on 19th July a 32 page document entitled ‘Building a low carbon economy – the UK’s innovation challenge.’ Sir John Houghton says “It is an excellent challenging document that points out that the goals the government have set for reduction in CO2 emissions will not be reached unless the government gives greater priority and investment to the development of innovative technologies such as carbon capture and storage (CCS), marine (e.g. tidal and wave), smart grids and electric vehicles. There is great urgency for the government to set out its clear strategy for action to turn its fine ambitions expressed in words into future reality”.