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Green campaigners call for MEP support


ENVIRONMENT campaigners have been sending a flurry of postcards to a Warrington Euro MP.

But they didn’t feature holiday greetings – members of Friends of the Earth from the region were raising awareness of their campaign for greener transport.

They handed over cards from more than 1,000 people who are against EU plans to drop targets for plant-based fuels.

Dina Baird, Warrington Friends of the Earth co-ordinator, said: “There has been a fantastic response to this campaign from the people of Warrington.

Biofuels are a false solution to climate change. Not only are they making climate change worse, they are also pushing food prices through the roof. Euro MPs like Brian Simpson now have the fate of millions in their hands.”

Campaigners argue that there are better ways to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels and have been making their case for green alternatives.

Brian Simpson MEP added: “I still have some concerns over setting targets for biofuels because I'm not convinced that by doing that we will not be adversely affecting the environment, particularly in developing countries.

“It’s a matter of waiting to see what comes before Parliament and what amendments are submitted before we can take a final decision.”


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