Liz Truss urged to find green solutions to UK energy crisis

Liz Truss’s leadership campaign focus on drilling for more North Sea oil and gas over renewable energy has sparked fears among environmental groups. Photograph: Danny Lawson/PA

A coalition of environmental and faith groups has written to Liz Truss urging her to take strong action to tackle climate change, the energy crisis and the steep decline in the nation’s wildlife and habitats.

More than 100 groups including the National Trust, Christian Aid, the RSPB and Wildlife and Countryside Link say decisive action is needed to tackle record heatwaves, water shortages, rising energy bills and increasing gas prices.