As UK lays out Green plans later, what should we email/ring to lunchtime radio/TV phone-ins 4 best effect, eh?

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Green energy plans to be outlined

The number of wind turbines could be increased under the plans

Proposals on renewable energy aimed at meeting EU climate change targets and securing the UK's future supply are to be unveiled by the government later.

More wind turbines and solar panels are expected to be signalled as ministers aim for 15% renewable power by 2020.

Less than 5% of Britain's electricity currently comes from green sources.

Environmental groups have hailed the strategy but say past promises have not been met and some industry groups have expressed caution over its timetable.

Philip Wolfe, director of the Renewable Energy Association, said: "The key missing factor is a greater sense of urgency.

"We have only 12 years left and government still wants to use two of those talking about it. The industry has a very short space of time in which to meet challenging targets.

"There are still gaps and

Answer 1

I would stress that those those who would say no to wind turbines because "it will put the birds off" should shut up.

Without them you have a choice - nuclear or no birds at all!

Answer 2

Ok, message understood. Will do.