It was truly awe-inspiring to see the millions and millions of people, from nearly 200 different countries around the world, coming together on 20th September to join protests demanding meaningful action to combat climate change.

It was fantastic that so many children and young people from local schools and colleges came together at New County Hall on 15th February to protest at the failure of politicians to do enough to combat climate change.

"We have a small AD unit running at Hayle by South West Water to digest sewage and there are several others in the pipe line. If Cornwall Council insist on ripping up farm land for a Park and Ride at Truro, it would be sensible to run the buses on CNG."

The Government seems quite content to see Cornwall used as a renewable energy site, provided that they are not asked to put much investment into the mix. Scotland and Ireland are fast becoming the technology centres for wave and tidal energy, but Cornwall is being left out.

"A National Assembly would help to safeguard our few advantages for the people of Cornwall, whilst the current arrangements will inevitably lead to all such wealth draining away from Cornwall to England and London."