For MPs: 12 policies to save our climate and the planet
To step up to the challenge of climate change we need politicians that look to the next generation not just the next election. If you’re one of those politicians who’s willing to be bold in order to protect our future please sign up to support our 12 manifesto policies below and become one of the UK’s leaders for urgent and effective action on climate change.
Zero carbon. Guarantee that emissions from the UK power sector will be near zero by 2030, as recommended by the Committee on Climate Change.
Cut coal. Immediately rule out all emissions from new coal-fired power stations, preventing any new unabated or partially abated coal plants.
Cut emissions 42% by 2020. Commit Britain to meeting the bolder emissions target recommended by the Committee on Climate Change.
Insulate Britain. Drastically cut energy wastage by retrofitting all existing buildings and ensuring all new buildings meet zero-emission standards.
Fair financing. Commit to help pay for low carbon development in developing countries, to stop deforestation and to protect the world’s poorest people from the impacts of climate change.
Repower Britain. Commit to ensuring that at least 15% of the UK’s total energy (including heat, electricity and transport) comes from renewables by 2020
Rewire Britain. Ensure that the electricity grid is upgraded to harness wind power and build smart local grids to improve communities’ ability to generate their own clean energy.
Curb aviation. Stop all airport expansion, including Heathrow’s proposed third runway.
Invest in Britain. Properly fund R&D, develop new training programmes and support the manufacturing supply chain to help Britain compete in the global low carbon economy.
Bank on green. Set up a green infrastructure bank that would lend to major low carbon projects and harness the expertise of the financial sector.
Issue green bonds. Give investors and savers a secure new way to help fund green projects through government backed bonds.
Reform taxation. Refocus taxation onto pollution so that it can support new green industries and drive down emissions while strengthening the UK’s finances.
I support the above 12 climate policies and will work to make them an urgent reality in the UK.
