The Chancellor announced plans for 'green growth' in his Budget today - but they were criticised for being 'way short' of the action required to tackle climate change. 'This Budget should have included a major green stimulus, bringing forward billions of pounds of investment to create new jobs and new green infrastructure.' The Campaign to Protect Rural England said the Budget was 'disappointing' for climate actionThe Green Alliance think tank asked in a statement: 'Was this a budget for climate and nature?' And the Green Alliance think tank said in a statement: 'Was this a budget for climate and nature? 'The Freeport East Hydrogen Hub will support the creation of thousands of green jobs and feature innovative uses in hydrogen for zero emissions buses, construction equipment, marine and agriculture.

Source: The Nation March 03, 2021 19:01 UTC