MEMBERS of Greenpeace, the Green Party, Extinction Rebellion and other local environmental groups met Cornwall Councillors as they arrived today for a meeting at County Hall.
The protestors want to know if the Council, now under new administration, will hold to the commitment made by the previous leaders of the Council to achieve et zero emissions by 2030.
On the agenda for today’s council meeting was the Climate Emergency Development Plan Document and a recommendation that this go out for public consultation.
The Council has recently voted against the Climate and Ecological Emergency Bill, but in support of the Government’s Environment Bill, a less stringent course of action which aims for zero emissions by 2050.
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A spokesperson for today’s action at Truro said: “This summer has seen unprecedented climate events including destructive fires, floods, storms and soaring temperatures. The warning from scientists is crystal clear: emergency action is needed to reduce emissions, and needed now.
“We are unclear whether the Council intends to hold to the commitment made by the previous administration, to achieve net zero emissions by 2030.
“It has supported the airport and spaceport, and the road building programme, all sources of huge emissions. It is allowing massive new housing developments without any carbon budget.
“If the Council confirms its ongoing commitment to net zero emissions by 2030, it must explain how this will be achieved in the light of the contradictions in its policies.”