Queen's speech: Environment
Policy Consultation 15 November 2006
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No annual targets on carbon emissions
News Article 15 November 2006
A new climate change bill will fall short of setting annual targets for reductions in carbon emissions.
Climate change set to top Queen's speech
Press Review 15 November 2006
Climate change legislation and security are set to form the centrepieces of today's Queen's speech.
'Revolt' over climate change
Press Review 13 November 2006
The Independent reports that the government is facing a backbench rebellion when it brings forward its climate change bill.
Miliband presses Bush on climate change
News Article 10 November 2006
The environment secretary has said that President Bush should now lead a "bipartisan" drive to put the US at the heart of a 'Kyoto II' deal on climate change.
Miliband urges Bush on 'Kyoto II'
Press Review 10 November 2006
In an interview with the FT, David Miliband says that President Bush should now lead a "bipartisan" drive to put the US at the heart of a 'Kyoto II' deal on climate change.
UK flights 'to treble by 2030'
Press Review 2 November 2006
Plans to increase the capacity of Britain's airports are set to be outlined by the Department for Transport despite this week's Stern report giving grave warnings about the environmental effects of expanding air travel in the UK.
Lawson criticises Blair's climate push
Press Review 2 November 2006
Former chancellor Lord Lawson has attacked Tony Blair's climate change strategy, describing his calls for targeted cuts in carbon emissions as "absurd" and predictions of disaster "alarmist".
Mayor urges action on climate change
News Article 31 October 2006
Ken Livingstone has announced details of plans for a cleaner fleet of buses that will cut the capital's carbon dioxide emissions.
Government to table Climate Change Bill
News Article 30 October 2006
The government has set out details of a Climate Change Bill to be tabled in next month's Queen's speech.
Gore appointed as environment adviser
News Article 30 October 2006
Reinforcing his push for global action on climate change, the chancellor has appointed Al Gore as his adviser on environmental issues.
Climate report a 'landmark'
News Article 30 October 2006
The Stern report has "demolished the last remaining arguments for inaction" over climate change, Tony Blair has said.
Climate change report's catastrophe warning
Press Review 30 October 2006
Failing to tackle climate change could lead to an economic catastrophe, according to a major report published today.
Green tax debate intensifies
Press Review 30 October 2006
The environment secretary has set out wide-ranging plans for an expansion of green taxes.
Brown appoints Gore as climate adviser
Press Review 30 October 2006
The chancellor will today appoint former US vice president Al Gore as his adviser on environmental issues.
