Sharma: onshore windfarms in England need ‘much more permissive planning regime’
by Ben Quinn Political correspondent from Environment | The Guardian on (#6EF9C)
Former Cop26 president says political parties not tackling climate crisis will pay heavy price at polls
Political parties shying away from tackling the climate crisis will pay a heavy price" at the ballot box, the former Cop26 president Alok Sharma has warned, as he and other Conservative MPs look set to force the removal of a de facto ban on new onshore windfarm projects in England.
Ministers are expected to overturn the measure on Tuesday following a campaign from Tory MPs including Sharma and the former prime minister Liz Truss as legislation comes up for debate in the Commons.
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