Energy Expert States That A Wind Farm Should Be Built In York

Local energy expert, Christian Vassie, has stated that a wind farm should be built in York on public land.

He stated that the public needs more short term visions rather than long term goals such as those given by the government. Instead of arguing about the solution, we should do something now.

In the city of York, a lot of surrounding agricultural land is owned by the council and this is where, according to Vassie, the wind farm should be built.

This talk came as the council signed up to the 10:10 plans by the government against climate change. Many individuals and workplaces are involved, pledging to reduce their emissions by 10 percent by 2010. This is one area where the goals are short term, rather than long term.

Labour’s Ruth Potter, who set 10:10 in motion, stated that the campaign is a good way to get everyone involved, whether that means individuals, businesses, universities, council and schools. Everyone has one aim: to reduce emissions by 10%.

However, Potter also claimed that it is just the beginning. The message is that the public must act quickly to combat global warming.

Vassie himself also called for a number of other energy saving measures, including the installation of energy-efficient street lights across the city, and insulating double glazing on civic buildings such as the Guildhall and the Mansion House. Improving the energy-efficiency of council housing should also be a high priority.