Jeremy Corbyn unveils £3.5bn River Mersey renewable energy plan

The video discusses a climate crisis motion presented to Parliament, which acknowledges a global climate emergency and requires a government plan within six months. It highlights renewable energy projects like the Mersey and Swansea Bay barrages, emphasizing their potential to reduce carbon emissions and create local jobs by leveraging existing shipbuilding skills.

What was the main demand made to the government in the climate emergency motion?

• To reduce taxes on renewable energy

• To ban all non-renewable energy sources immediately

• To create a plan for each department within six months

• To increase funding for fossil fuels

Who has been working hard on the Mersey barrage project?

• Boris Johnson

• Jeremy Corbyn

• Theresa May

• Steve Rotheram

What is one of the benefits of the Mersey barrage project?

• Increased carbon emissions

• Job creation in local areas

• Higher energy costs

• Decreased use of renewable resources

What is the purpose of supporting the Swansea Bay barrage?

• To increase coal production

• To meet future energy needs with renewable resources

• To build more nuclear power plants

• To reduce the use of wind energy

What is the broader strategy for Britain's future energy needs?

• Using renewable resources

• Importing energy from abroad

• Relying on fossil fuels

• Building more coal plants