Renewables industry urged to step up battle against sceptics

Jessica Shankleman
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Tony Juniper warns 'being right' is no longer enough and industry must tout economic benefits

Green campaigner Tony Juniper has urged renewables firms to reposition themselves as part of an economically booming, as well as low carbon, industry in an attempt to fight back against a rising tide of...

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