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Adapting to Climate Change is not enough
Commenting on the publication of DEFRA's consultation document on adapting to climate change, Liberal Democrat Environment spokesperson Norman Baker MP said:
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Mandatory climate targets only way for Blair to prove he's serious
The annual World Energy Outlook report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) published today has predicted that global greenhouse gas emissions will rise by 52% by 2030 unless the world takes…
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Biomass report could have gone further - Baker
Commenting on the publication of the Biomass Taskforce's Report, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker MP said:
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Reducing carbon emissions needs leadership from central government
Commenting on the publication of new Carbon Emission figures by area Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary Norman Baker MP said:
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Government wrong to attempt to water down emissions trading system
The European Court will today hear the UK's legal challenge against the European Commission and their rejection of the UK's proposed amendment to reduce the total quantity of allowances in the UK's…
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Time to Scrap Nuclear Power
The Liberal Democrat Conference was today urged to rule out the construction of any more nuclear power stations.
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FOE report shows Government are failing on climate change - Baker
Commenting on today's report by 'Friends of the Earth', which states that Britain is missing the Kyoto target for reducing carbon emission, Norman Baker MP, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment…
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Scrapping energy saving targets is a disgrace
Commenting on the Government's plan abandon energy saving requirements in new planning regulations, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker MP said:
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Car Tax should reflect environmental damage
Commenting on the Sustainable Development Commission's recommendation for a higher rate of Vehicle Excise Duty for the most polluting cars, Liberal Democrat Shadow Environment Secretary, Norman Baker…
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Government Fail To Act On Climate Change Again - Stunell
Commenting on the Government's decision to delay announcing how it will implement energy ratings for buildings, Liberal Democrat Shadow Energy Minister, Andrew Stunell MP said: