TalkClimateChange

Following our recent commentary on the somewhat creative approach to UK greenhouse gas emissions measurement, where we asked Is Sir Humphrey Appleby In Charge of Climate Change Policy?, we greeted the recent announcement by the British Government of a 2% reduction in UK emissions with some caution.
Following release of the figures, environment secretary Hilary […]

As Gordon Brown’s tour or India and China continues, the  British government has levelled criticism at India’s lack of commitment to dealing with climate change.
British Environment Secretary Phil Woolas recently drew a comparison of the two emerging economies, describing the Chinese Central Government as “part of the solution and not part of the problem“ whilst […]

British Prime Minister Gordon Brown is currently touring China, reportedly visiting ‘green’ sites including gas fired power stations – a step forwards from the dirtier coal powered varieties which are mostly powering Chinas’s industrial rise.
During his visit, Mr Brown may also learn some valuable lessons in renewable energy. Whilst the EU is likely to will […]

 
The Guardian Newspaper has recently published their list of “50 People Who Could Save the Planet” having identified those that their panel believes have done the most to combat climate change.
The list makes some interesting reading, and includes such notables as actor Leonardo DiCaprio for his role in raising climate change awareness, and of course […]

We were going to write a post today about Gordon Brown, praising the British Government for taking such a strong lead on climate change.  With the introduction of additional taxes for gas-guzzlers, additional taxes on aviation, and a commitment to reduce the UK’s Co2 emissions by 60% before 2050 Gordon looked set to dwarf Tony […]