RENEWABLE REALITIES CONFERENCE
The Executive's plans to promote marine energy in Scotland were outlined today at the Renewable Realities Conference in Orkney.
14 Oct 2003
News
GM TRIALS: GOVERNMENT MUST NOT RUSH DECISION - GEORGE
Commenting on reports that the Government's GM crop trials have been invalidated by a European Union ban on the weed killer atrazine, which was used in the trials, Andrew George MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Food and Rural Affairs Secretary, said:
13 Oct 2003
SCOTLAND: TOOLKIT FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY
A partnership approach to energy efficiency can help companies drive down costs and improve their profitability, Enterprise Minister Jim Wallace as he launched the Small Business Energy and Environment Toolkit.
13 Oct 2003
GOVERNMENT MUST BASE GM DECISION ON SOUND SCIENCE - GEORGE
Cross-pollination of GM oil seed rape with wild plants from the brassica family may create superweeds, according to research by Reading University.
10 Oct 2003
Labour vague over common land reform, says Bates
Mick Bates AM, Welsh Liberal Democrat countryside spokesperson, today criticised the Labour Assembly Government's perversely vague approach to the reform of common land in Wales.
10 Oct 2003
OVER-FISHING NOT BEING TACKLED BY GOVERNMENT - MILLER
The Government has failed to address the pressing issues that over-fishing has produced, Baroness (Sue) Miller, Liberal Democrat DEFRA Spokesperson in the House of Lords, will say today.
10 Oct 2003
Environment
Pippa becomes Liberal Democrat Energy Security and Net Zero Spokesperson
Pippa Heylings MP becomes Liberal Democrat Energy Security and Net Zero Spokesperson with vow to take take green issues to the heart of Westminster
YM
18 Sep 2024
Environment
Pippa addessses COP29 UK priorities debate
Pippa took part in the Commons debate in Westminster Hall on UK priorities for COP29, the UN climate change conference, on Sep 10th
YM
15 Sep 2024
Environment
Cambridgeshire MPs vote for action on Sewage Dumping, Cost of Living and NHS in King's Speech
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
YM
24 Jul 2024
Environment
Pippa Heylings celebrates Bathing Water designation: but now water companies must act
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
YM
30 May 2024
Environment
South Cambs MP Votes Against Law To Criminalise Water Companies For Sewage Spills
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.
YM
16 May 2024
Environment
Pippa recognised in environmental Power List
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!
YM
15 May 2024