The government claims that the UK is a world leader on tackling climate change, but behind the scenes the UK's export finance schemes are handing out billions of pounds of taxpayers money to develop fossil fuel projects in poorer countries.

Mary Creagh

Categorized in : Environment

The government must act to end the era of throwaway fashion by incentivizing companies that offer sustainable designs and repair services.

The low-carbon transition also presents exciting opportunities in clean energy, transport and tech that could benefit UK businesses.

The government must urgently plug this policy gap and publish its plan to secure the investment required to meet the UK's climate change targets, it should provide greater clarity on how it intends to deliver the Clean Growth Strategy by the 2018 Budget, and explore how a sovereign green bond could kickstart its Clean Growth Strategy.

Heathrow's proposals to tackle air pollution need to go much further much faster. Promises on future rail links and air pollution charges are 7-10 years away.