UK Government Proposed Subsidy Cuts Challenged By UN Scientist
United Nations' chief environment scientist Jacquie McGlade has spoken out regarding the UK government stance on proposed cuts to renewable energy subsidies.
Speaking to the BBC, McGlade said it appeared that the UK was abandoning its leadership on climate change and was sending "a very serious signal "“ a very perverse signal" by cutting support for renewable energy while appearing to continue heavily subsidising fossil fuels.
"What's disappointing is when we see countries such as the United Kingdom that have really been in the lead in terms of getting their renewable energy up and going "“ we see subsidies being withdrawn and the fossil fuel industry being enhanced," she said.
Energy secretary Amber Rudd has repeatedly asserted that her department must strike a balance between supporting clean energy and protecting bill payers.
