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Green light for huge wind farm off Suffolk coast welcomed

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The Government’s decision to give the go-ahead today to a 240 turbine wind farm off the Suffolk coast has been welcomed by Friends of the Earth.

Once built the East Anglia One offshore wind farm – which could become one of the largest in the world – would support around 1,800 local jobs, power approximately 820,000 homes and pump over £500 million into the region’s economy.

Friends of the Earth’s Head of Campaigns Andrew Pendleton said:

“This is fantastic news for energy security, jobs and the battle to tackle climate change.

“Ending our reliance on dirty fossil fuels by plugging into our abundant renewable power is absolutely vital for our future.

“It’s a shame however that the Government continues to speak with a forked tongue on renewables.

“Simultaneously supporting and undermining the growing renewables industry, and having a meek ambition even for offshore wind, is no way to secure a clean supply of energy for the future.”

ENDS

Contact:    Neil Verlander, Friends of the Earth press office – 020 7566 1649/ 07712 843 209

Notes to editors:

1. Government gives green light to offshore wind farm, supporting almost 2,900 jobs | DECC.

2. For more than 40 years we’ve seen that the wellbeing of people and planet go hand in hand – and it’s been the inspiration for our campaigns. Together with thousands of people like you we’ve secured safer food and water, defended wildlife and natural habitats, championed the move to clean energy and acted to keep our climate table. Be a Friend of the Earth – see things differently. For further information visit: www.foe.co.uk.

For press information please contact the Friends of the Earth media team on 020 7566 1649.

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