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UK’s future business leaders want renewable energy

The report calls for …… a fair deal for young people in the decision making process, active work to ensure the Government doesn’t pass policies that lock future generations into ecological debt,..

(UK) Potential business leaders of the future champion renewable energy, Green Investing, By Michelle Ward | 05 December 2010, Government research published this week shows that young people in the UK strongly support the use of renewable energy, including solar, offshore and onshore wind power.

Research published today by the Youth Advisory Panel to the Department of Energy and Climate Change (DECC), shows huge support for renewable energy among young people, who are the future of UK business………

Goals for the report

The report calls for three main changes: a fair deal for young people in the decision making process, active work to ensure the Government doesn’t pass policies that lock future generations into ecological debt, and continuing engagement in dialogue with the youth constituency to ensure that the youth perspective is heard.

“The decision to pursue any particular technology will define our future and as young people we have the opportunity to view these long-term decisions with a much increased sense of urgency and tangibility,” said Tom Youngman, Youth Panel member from a Green Flag School in Bath.

“We do not want to inherit a diminished planet, as it often seems we are being asked to, and this is a huge step towards ensuring a sustainable and equitable future for our and subsequent generations.”…………..

Members of the Youth Panel urge their peers to take action to secure their future, both environmentally and economically.

“We hope to raise awareness and understanding within our networks, schools and universities about young people’s role in the energy mix,” said Alice Hemming, Youth Panel Member from People & Planet. “This means talking about the fairness of energy technology with your friends, writing to your local MP and taking positive action in your community, school or university.”……

Potential business leaders of the future champion renewable energy

December 9, 2010 - Posted by Christina Macpherson | Uncategorized