Lord Howard calls for review on strengthening Climate Change Act

James Murray
clock • 4 min read

Former Environment Secretary declares denial of climate science 'untenable' and warns UK must reject a 'Trumpian denial of the facts'

Conservative peer Lord Howard has today called for the government to mark the 10th anniversary of the UK's Climate Change Act later his year by ordering a review of whether the landmark legislation needs...

To continue reading this article...

Join BusinessGreen

  • Enjoy exclusive news, insights and analysis from Europe’s leading source of information on the green economy and business.
  • Make smart, responsible business decisions with an eye on the latest regulatory and tech development
  • Tap into our extensive archive of exclusive articles, news, analysis and guide
  • Access to our new BusinessGreen intelligence service, providing you with
  • > Exclusive in-depth case studies
  • > Policy briefings, white papers and reports on market trends that are shaping the direction of the net zero transition
  • Our overnight briefing, expertly curated help you run a competitive and sustainable business
  • Online and interactive meetings with BusinessGreen’s editors to discuss the crucial stories and trends from the past month

Choose the membership package that's right for you and your organisation, via our 3 membership levels.

Join now

 

Already a BusinessGreen member?

Login

More on Legislation

Water pollution: Watchdog accuses Defra of major legal failings over sewage pollution

Water pollution: Watchdog accuses Defra of major legal failings over sewage pollution

Office for Environmental Protection warns Defra, the Environment Agency, and Ofwat could face court action unless immediate efforts are made to remedy alleged breaches of laws governing sewage overflows

Michael Holder
clock 17 December 2024 • 6 min read
'A win-win for the economy and nature': Labour confirms plan to overhaul 'nutrient neutrality' rules

'A win-win for the economy and nature': Labour confirms plan to overhaul 'nutrient neutrality' rules

Steve Reed and Angela Rayner signal intention to revamp a planning system that is currently failing both prospective homeowners and nature

James Murray
clock 16 December 2024 • 6 min read
Government urged to lead public campaign for clean energy planning reforms

Government urged to lead public campaign for clean energy planning reforms

Report by Aldersgate Group, RenewableUK and countryside charity CPRE urges government to make strong, positive case for major planning reforms to scale-up clean power

Michael Holder
clock 19 November 2024 • 4 min read