Mayor of Liverpool opens UNISON ’ s energy conference

Bill Esterson (left) and Steve Rotherham (right), fielding questions from delegates UNISON’s energy conference was opened this morning in Liverpool by the region’s metro mayor, Steve Rotherham. He spoke to delegates about the region’s efforts toward decarbonisation and greening of its economy. He said: “Since I was elected as metro mayor we have been working together for a better, fairer greener future for the people who call this place home. “In 2019 our area was the first to declare a climate emergency and set our carbon neutral target to 2040 a full decade ahead of wider targets. “But let’s be clear – overcoming climate change is not something that can be accomplished by any one region, by the UK or even by Europe. It’s an existential threat on a global scale like nothing we’ve seen before.” Mr Rotherham then spoke of a number of projects being undertaken in the region around carbon capture, tidal power, the creation of a carbon neutral London-style public transport system including hydrogen-powered buses and battery-powered trains, and the retro-fitting of domestic properties to increase the energy efficiency of thousands of homes. These measures, he argued could “make our region a worldwide centre of excellence.” But added that it was vital that these measures can’t be privatised and must be true public services. After Mr Rotherham spoke, Bill Esterson, Labour MP for Sefton, told delegates: “Labour is fully committed to decarbonising our eco...
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