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TUCAN - launch of the Trade Union Clean Air Network on Wednesday 6th February

If you are a Green Liberal Democrat and a Trade Unionist you may wish to accept the invitation below to attend the launch of TUCAN - the Trade Union Clean Air Network - on Wednesday 6th February at 2.00pm. Air Pollution has been described as a Public Health Emergency that affects every sity and most, if not every, workplace. It is not only a Trade Union issue it is an issue for everyone. We should not forget that Air Pollution is associated with 40,000 premature deaths each year in the UK.

by Kevin Daws

7 Jan 2019

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Agriculture & Environment - Counter-Intuitive Truths

Green Liberal Democrats Conference, May 2018, Nottingham Agriculture & Environment - Counter-Intuitive Truths A presentation by Phillip Bennion Biography After leaving school Phillip took a degree in Agricultural Botany at Aberdeen followed by a PhD on oilseed rape, agronomy and plant breeding at Newcastle University.

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by Synopsis of Phil Bennion's presentation by Steve Bolter

6 Jan 2019

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Air Pollution

As Liberal Democrats and Green Liberal Democrats we are all aware that Climate Change is the number one issue facing humanity. The IPCC Report in October 2018 made it very clear that we only have twelve years left to radically alter our impact on the planet to limit the climate change dangers of extreme weather, drought, floods and poverty.

by Kevin Daws

3 Jan 2019

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Fracking Briefing (December 2018)

It is clear that developing an unconventional oil and gas industry in the UK will result in unacceptable negative impacts on local communities, local democracy, energy security, jobs, the climate, health and the environment, and that the government should instead be urgently developing an energy policy and infrastructure that provides the clean renewable energy future that our country - and the planet - so desperately needs.

by Steve Mason

23 Dec 2018

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What should Liberal Democrats do to prepare for the next Financial Crisis? by Felix Dodds

In October there was a very interesting briefing by UNCTAD of its report on Debt Vulnerabilities in Developing Countries: "A New Debt Trap? and its Trade and Development report." It was the first of these reports that interested me most due to its coverage on the alarming trends in debt and extent of the debt crisis.

10 Dec 2018

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GLDNEWS November 2018

29 Nov 2018

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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

by Yannifer Malinowski

18 Sep 2024

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Pippa speaking at debate on COP29 Sep 10th 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

by Yannifer Malinowski

15 Sep 2024

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Pippa Heylings, Ian Sollom, Charlotte Cane underneath the Cambridgeshire flag outside parliament 23rd July 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

by Yannifer Malinowski

24 Jul 2024

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Pippa Heylings swimming in the river at Sheep's Green, Cambridge

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

by Yannifer Malinowski

30 May 2024

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Cambridgeshire Tory MPs just voted against proposals to send sewage dumping water bodies to court

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.

by Yannifer Malinowski

16 May 2024

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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!

by Yannifer Malinowski

15 May 2024

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