Part of 2. 1. Questions to the First Minister – in the Senedd at 2:05 pm on 4 July 2017.
Carwyn Jones
Labour
2:05,
4 July 2017
Yes, and, of course, the greatest source of emissions is the energy sector itself, so what we need to ensure is that more renewable energy is available, for example in the lagoon in Swansea bay. That would make a big difference, not just to the environment but also, of course, by creating jobs in Wales. So, we’re still waiting to see what the UK Government will decide on the Swansea lagoon.
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