DEFA Minister On Global Warming

Fri, 19 Oct 2018

Geoffrey Boot MHK

“I’m not a climate change sceptic, but I am practical” – those are the words of Environment Minister Geoffrey Boot when he was asked how highly he prioritises the issue of global warming.

The government has come under fire in the last week for allowing further exploration for offshore gas, despite a stern United Nations warning to ‘drastically’ cut carbon emissions.

The DEFA Minister told Local Democracy Reporter Ewan Gawne that ultimately, finance plays a major role in what government can or can’t do