Quakers join call for tough action on climate change
Quakers join with major churches in urging government to prioritise low-carbon power in the new Energy Bill
Quakers in Britain have joined with four of Britain’s major churches in urging the government to prioritise low-carbon power in the new Energy Bill. In a statement in the Financial Times, the Baptist Union of Great Britain, Church of Scotland, Methodist Church, Quakers in Britain and United Reformed Church joined other major organisations in calling on the government to make Britain a low-carbon economy.
The statement said: ‘The Energy Bill represents a major opportunity to put the UK firmly on track to becoming a world leading low-carbon economy, boost employment and show genuine leadership in the fight against dangerous climate change. Our organisations jointly call on members of parliament to seize this unique opportunity to commit the UK in the Energy Bill to have a near carbon free power sector by 2030 in line with the recommendations of the Committee on Climate Change.
‘We represent different parts of society but are united in the belief that a low-carbon power sector is essential to secure the future wellbeing of our economy, our environment and future generations.’
Paul Parker, recording clerk for Quakers in Britain, said: ‘Quakers around Britain are campaigning for a fair and green energy economy. This Energy Bill is our best opportunity to secure a low-carbon future.’
‘We can’t keep acting as if climate change doesn’t exist’, added Steve Hucklesby, public issues policy adviser for the Methodist Church. ‘In formulating the new Energy Bill,’ he said, ‘the government has the power and opportunity to act decisively to ensure a more sustainable future for all.’
