Nations 'must embrace green energy'

Feb 19 2010

World leaders must redouble their efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and tackle global warming, the Scottish Climate Change Minister has said.

Stewart Stevenson said Scotland was leading the way in the development of renewable energy and urged other nations to do their bit.

Speaking at the Northern Regions Climate Change Summit in Sussex, Mr Stevenson said: "Scotland is already taking a lead on climate change, but more countries must show their hand and make that all-important top-level commitment to reducing emissions.