Shape plans for a new clean energy company, owned by Wales, to benefit Wales

People across Wales are being invited to have their say on proposals for a new public energy company owned by the people of Wales. A consultation launched recently, sets out proposals for a single national public energy company. The company would bring together existing energy organisations and help ensure that more of the economic benefits from Wales’s energy resources flow to people, communities, businesses and public services in Wales. Wales has some of the best renewable energy resources in Europe. The proposed company would aim to increase Welsh ownership of…

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Every US$1 invested in climate and clean-air action can return US$15

Every US$1 invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together can generate around US$15 in economic benefits, according to a report published today by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC). This is higher than tackling climate and clean air separately, and it includes both market and non-market economic gains.  Released on the International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, Hidden assets: The economic and health case for climate and clean air action is the first comprehensive global economic assessment of integrated…

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