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Reducing carbon emissions needs leadership from central government
Commenting on the publication of new Carbon Emission figures by area Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary Norman Baker MP said:
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Government wrong to attempt to water down emissions trading system
The European Court will today hear the UK's legal challenge against the European Commission and their rejection of the UK's proposed amendment to reduce the total quantity of allowances in the UK's…
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Time to Scrap Nuclear Power
The Liberal Democrat Conference was today urged to rule out the construction of any more nuclear power stations.
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FOE report shows Government are failing on climate change - Baker
Commenting on today's report by 'Friends of the Earth', which states that Britain is missing the Kyoto target for reducing carbon emission, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment…
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Scrapping energy saving targets is a disgrace
Commenting on the Government's plan abandon energy saving requirements in new planning regulations, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker MP said:
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Car Tax should reflect environmental damage
Commenting on the Sustainable Development Commission's recommendation for a higher rate of Vehicle Excise Duty for the most polluting cars, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker…
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Government Fail To Act On Climate Change Again - Stunell
Commenting on the Government's decision to delay announcing how it will implement energy ratings for buildings, Liberal Democrat Shadow Energy Minister, Andrew Stunell MP said:
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Liberal Democrats Launch Environment Mini Manifesto
The Liberal Democrats today launched their manifesto for the Environment, setting out our plans to protect and improve the environment - helping our pockets, our families, our communities and our…
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Carbon Increase Blows Hole In Government Green Plans - Baker
New statistics, released without prior warning by DEFRA at 5pm yesterday, show that carbon dioxide emissions in the UK increased by 2.2% in 2003.
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Chancellor Forgets The Environment Again - Baker
Commenting on the environmental implications of the Chancellor's budget, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker MP said: