UK government ends support for Swansea Bay Tidal Lagoon
Ministers slammed for pulling plug on ground-breaking renewable energy scheme
Responding to today’s decision by the UK government not to support the building of the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon, Haf Elgar, director of Friends of the Earth Cymru, said:
“The UK government’s decision to pull the plug on its support for the Swansea Bay tidal lagoon is a kick in the teeth for the region - and a massive blow for the development of Wales’ huge renewable energy potential.
“This is a short-sighted move. This scheme is a ground-breaking opportunity to create jobs and harness the power of the second largest tidal range in the world.
“Bold action is needed to tackle climate change – and this means investing in innovative new technologies, such as tidal lagoons.”
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