Further to the news that Real Ventures Ltd have withdrawn from preferred bidder status for the proposed bio-mass plant at Stag Lane, this in from Keith Taylor,
Green Party MEP for the South East. Ed
As a Green Member of the European Parliament (MEP) I would like to share my delight in the withdrawal of the Biomass Power Station application along the River Medina.
It is fantastic that local opposition has prevailed and the Isle of Wight continues to be a leading advocate for renewable energy that will help the UK meet its renewable energy targets and create employment in the South East.
Alarming number of planned biomass plants
The growing number of planned biomass and biofuel power stations in the UK has been alarming. Although biofuels come from plants they are not a ‘green’ solution.
Growing, transporting and burning biofuels or biomass has devastating effects on people and the environment both in the UK and around the world.
Hope other controversial industries are prevented
I now hope other proposed controversial industries along the River Medina, such as the Asphalt Pant in Stag Lane will also be prevented and that this stretch of river will be developed in a sustainable manner, that improves the lives for local residents and supports the nearby European designated Special Protection Area, which is in place to protect breeding seabirds and water birds such as the Common Tern.
I hope the success on the Isle of Wight will now be mirrored in other areas and strong public opposition will be significant enough to see an end to the proposed Biomass Station at Southampton docks.
Congratulations to all those involved in the campaign!
Keith Taylor
Green Party MEP for the South East
