We already know we are putting
too much heat - trapping carbon dioxide (CO2) into the air when we burn fossil fuels to generate
electricity, fuel our cars, and heat our homes — but by
cutting down and burning trees, we are also releasing an astounding amount of the same heat - trapping carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.
The introduction of cash incentives to boost small scale green
electricity generation is welcome - however, Ministers have been far
too timid with a policy that could make a significant contribution to
cutting emissions and boosting energy security.