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Investment in Pembrokeshire’s offshore windfarm Erebus will be delayed due to not securing a UK Government renewable energy auction contract, a…

BBC News By Steffan Messenger image captionMP Stephen Crabb said there had "never been a more important moment" to recognise Wales' potential for greater renewable energy schemes Problems starting more green energy schemes in Wales need to be urgently addressed if climate change targets are to be met, senior MPs have said. Access to funding, skilled workers and space on power lines are all slowing a shift towards renewable energy. Parliament's Welsh Affairs Committee wants a specific action plan from UK ministers. The UK government said it had invested heavily in "bold plans for renewables" a...

BBC News By Aled Scourfield image captionThe plans are part of the Swansea Bay city deal and are expected to create 1,800 jobs Plans to develop a marine energy project could have a "catastrophic" impact on Pembroke Dock's Royal Dockyard, an expert on maritime history has warned. The plans are part of a £60m Swansea Bay City Deal project to develop marine energy in Pembrokeshire. It is hoped Pembroke Dock Marine could create 1,800 full-time jobs in the county. But Dr Ann Coats said she feared the scheme would damage its heritage. It is proposed that historical slipways, a graving dock and tim...

BBC News By Steffan Messenger image captionSeveral species, including the curlew, are at risk of extinction Wales is using up its natural resources at an "unsustainable rate" and is yet to meet any of the long-term aims it has set to tackle the issue, its environment watchdog has said. Natural Resources Wales (NRW) said a "transformation" of the food, energy and transport systems was needed. It warned time was running out to "avoid a catastrophic situation for Wales and the world". The Welsh Government said all of society had a part to play. By law, NRW has to produce an assessment of the cou...