Tag Archives: Environment
How would you power Britain?
Liberal Democrat Energy and Climate Secretary Chris Huhne today launched My2050, an online simulation which gives the you the chance to decide what you would do to secure Britain’s energy future. Visit the My2050 website here
Environment victory
New cars are set to be greener after a Tameside Euro-MP persuaded the EU to maintain a crack down on harmful air-conditioning. And Liberal Democrat Chris Davies is praising EU rules that have led to the creation of a welcome new chemical product. A European law agreed four years ago says that all new types [...]
Nick Clegg launches Liberal Democrat environment manifesto
The Liberal Democrats have set out radical plans to protect the environment and set the economy on a path to a zero carbon Britain. The proposals include a £3.1bn green economic stimulus package, plans to slash energy use and improve energy efficiency, and a UK Infrastructure Bank to embed green investment for the long term. [...]
Fairness – The Liberal Democrat Manifesto Launch
Nick Clegg has launched the Liberal Democrat General Election manifesto. The manifesto sets out four clear priorities of fair taxes, a fair chance for every child, a fair economy, and a fair deal by cleaning up politics. At the launch, Nick Clegg said: “Every manifesto needs to have an idea at its heart. The basic [...]
EU failing on CCS goals
A pledge by EU leaders to have up to 12 plants to demonstrate carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology operating by 2015 is set to fail, local MEP Chris Davies has warned. CCS development is regarded as crucial to curbing the emission of CO2 from the world’s growing number of fossil fuel power stations. Instead [...]
Greenpeace boss praises Lib Dem green jobs plan
John Sauven Greenpeace Executive Director has said of the new Lib Dem plans to create jobs in wind power: “This is the kind of practical vision that will bring Britain huge benefits. “Using shipyards to launch a fleet of offshore turbines could make Britain an international powerhouse in wind power, and create thousands of jobs. [...]