Cameron’s shaky record on green investment
Cameron’s invoking of the Green Investment Bank in defence of his government’s environmental record is ironic given the limitations placed on it by his government.
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David Cameron is surrounded by climate deniers
The Tory party is rife with climate change sceptics.
We have everything to gain from a green economy, and a generation to lose if we abandon it
UK Youth Climate Coalition’s Adam Dyster argues that we have everything to gain with a sustainable and green economy.
Green Economy: the what, why and how
In advance of a Left Foot Forward event on green growth, Professor Paul Ekins outlines the path to a flourishing green economy.
Oops! ‘Green’ parking permit in Barnet now costs more than regular permit
Barnet residents entitled to a ‘green’ parking permit for low emission vehicles now have to pay more than people with more environmentally unfriendly cars.
Taking back control of our energy future
By Hannah Martin and Graham Thompson from No Dash For Gas This week in Sussex, we’ve been reclaiming the power. At our six-day camp, we’ve shared skills, discussed complex environmental and social issues and crucially, taken direct action by shuttingtest
Opinion: In praise of Caroline Lucas
Lewis Coyne is a member of SERA: Labour’s Environment Campaign. He writes here in a personal capacity. On Tuesday the Green MP Caroline Lucas was released on bail following her arrest in the West Sussex village of Balcombe. Lucas hadtest
The British public can see fracking is no answer
Natalie Bennett, leader of the Green Party, argues that David Cameron’s desperation to “sell” fracking to a reluctant nation is making him look like a second-hand car salesman with a real clunker on his hand
The government has learned nothing from previous attempts to revive major road-building
As expected, the spending review is a very mixed bag for sustainable transport. While some funding for buses has been saved, and already-announced investment in the railways safeguarded, the government made a big play of new roads, setting itself on a collision course with environmental campaigners.
In style and substance, the budget spells more doom and gloom for greens
If Ed Miliband want to differentiate Labour from the Tories, it could start by showcasing its environmentally friendly economic policies.