In reaction to news reports stating that Environment Secretary, Teressa Coffee, has asked Defra to cease all enegagment with Greenpeace, Greenpeace UK’s co-executive director, Will McCallum, said:
“Most people are looking on with horror at the news of wildfires, extreme flooding and searing heat waves, but Sunak and his Government are doubling down on the fossil fuels which have got us into this mess. This isn’t about the Government engaging with Greenpeace, it’s about them engaging with the world around them. The planet is on fire and Rishi Sunak is acting like nothing’s happening.
“If the Conservatives want to avoid tanking votes at the next election, they need to listen to the public who want bold action on climate, nature, sewage and pollution. The action we took yesterday was entirely peaceful. We were diligent in our approach to safety and ensured that no one was home. The truth is, Rishi Sunak’s Government is ignoring public concerns and the repeated warnings from experts and civil society groups. Sunak might disagree with our approach, but it’ll cost us all if he ignores the devastating realities of the climate crisis.”
