What is the SNP’s position on nuclear energy?
The SNP will not give the green light to nuclear power stations in Scotland. The expansion of Scotland’s clean, renewable energy sector is one of the greatest export opportunities Scotland will ever have without the expense or waste of nuclear.
How is the SNP supporting renewable energy?
Scotland has, in abundance, one of the largest concentrations of offshore engineering expertise in the world that can harness Scotland’s renewable energy potential in technologies like wind, wave and tidal power, to produce green hydrogen.
How are the SNP supporting woodland creation?
Woodlands are a natural powerhouse among Scotland’s most valuable rural assets. The SNP in government has lead the way in woodland creation and tackling the climate emergency – with more than half of all trees planted in the UK last year being in Scotland.
How is the SNP protecting Scotland’s marine environment?
Scotland has over 60% of the UK’s fishing waters and an abundance of marine resources – we will treat these as a national asset to be protected, nurtured, developed and enhanced for the benefit of this and future generations.
How is the SNP protecting & enhancing Scotland’s natural capital?
Studies suggest that the elements of Scotland’s natural capital that can be given a monetary value are worth more than £20 billion each year to our economy. It directly supports more than 60,000 jobs and is indirectly responsible for many more.