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The COP Emotion
And what the latest UN climate summit means for the Liberal Democrats By Josh Matthews
19 Dec 2023
News
Wera Hobhouse MP calls for the UK to harness the “revolutionary” potential of tidal stream energy to slash household bills by £1bn
We have the potential to become world leaders with tidal stream energy. It is a reliable source of renewable energy which we can easily harness using our own tides. This could be revolutionary for the UK’s secure and cost-effective transition to net zero
18 Dec 2023
The climate emergency threatens millions of people around the world. We urgently need to limit global temperature rises to 1.5 degrees. If we fail, the devastating impacts of climate change will become irreversible says Wera Hobhouse MP
We cannot afford for this government to water down any more of their own targets. Their constant flip flops are seriously undermining confidence. We Liberal Democrats have set a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2045. This will be hard
2 Dec 2023
Westmorland and Furness Council supporting local partnerships to take climate action
Council confirms 21 partnerships from across area receive share of almost £900,000 to help take climate action and support nature recovery
30 Nov 2023
COP28: Our last hope is a critical mass showing sustainability works for all ( by Josh Matthews )
COP28 will make it clear that the majority of politics, consumer behaviour, and business cannot move at the speed and systems level sustainability needs.
28 Nov 2023
Glyphosate: A Campaigning issue for Liberal Democrats?
Glyphosate is the main ingredient in Roundup, a weed killer that is used extensively by local authorities - by Giles Archibald.
27 Nov 2023
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