By 2100 the threat of flooding will be so severe that the Thames barrier may have to be closed up to 325 times a year, according to the latest Government figures, obtained by Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary.
Incidents of air pollution more then doubled between 2002 and 2003, according to new Government figures, released today.
Commenting ahead of today's statement by the Government on its long-awaited Energy Efficiency Action Plan, Andrew Stunell MP, Liberal Democrat Energy Spokesman, said:
Commenting ahead of Tony Blair's attendance at the launch of The Climate Group, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
The Foresight Future Flooding report, released today by Sir David King and supported by the DTI and DEFRA, claims that the cost of flooding damage and coastal erosion could increase by 20 times in the next century.
Commenting on the National Audit Office Report on the UK Emissions Trading Scheme, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, said:
Pippa Heylings MP becomes Liberal Democrat Energy Security and Net Zero Spokesperson with vow to take take green issues to the heart of Westminster
Pippa took part in the Commons debate in Westminster Hall on UK priorities for COP29, the UN climate change conference, on Sep 10th
In one of their first votes in Parliament, the new Liberal Democrat MPs for Cambridgeshire have voted in support of an amendment to the King's Speech which would see action taken on sewage dumping, cost of living and the NHS
Pippa Heylings joined with Cam Valley Forum campaigners on Sunday 19th May for a swim to celebrate Sheep’s Green in Cambridge receiving a Bathing Water Designation
On Wednesday, Conservative MPs including South Cambs MP Anthony Browne voted against a new law which would have seen water companies in court for sewage spills.
The 2024 ENDS Power List for politicians who have championed environmental causes has been published. It is a list of 50 politicians in the country and Pippa is honoured to be part of that list!
