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Climate change consultation launched Print E-mail
Tuesday, 29 January 2008

Ambitious plans to tackle climate change were today unveiled by John Swinney, Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth. 

The consultation on Scotland's first Climate Change Bill was launched today and includes the proposal for a statutory target to reduce Scottish emissions by 80 per cent by 2050.

Further proposals include robust annual scrutiny and reporting of progress; a framework of carbon budgets for Scottish emissions; and the publication of transparent, robust and independent advice on when, and to what level, cuts in emissions should be made.

Swinney said: "Climate change is having a major impact on the world we live in. As a society we are at a crossroads and we must now choose which world we will pass on to our children.

"The Scottish Government is determined to play a leading role in action on climate change."

Swinney said that actions taken today could bring clear and tangible benefits to Scotland now and in the future. "Moving towards a low carbon economy can create new jobs and improve local environments as part of our drive to generate sustainable economic growth.

"Government, business and all of the people of Scotland must be ready to rise to the challenge of climate change. We will welcome views on these proposals to ensure we have the right framework to inform our actions for the next 40 years and ensure we build the right future for Scots to enjoy."

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It would be good to see this Bill include proposals that all Scottish Government proposals should be assessed for their impact on the country's carbon footprint and if not found to be carbon neutral, the Govt. should be asked to contribute to some kind of off-setting shceme for projects in this country and in developing countries (who will feel the impact of climate change most acutely). If significant increase in carbon emmissions is likely to result, then proposals should be called in for review by the relevant Committee.
Posted 2008-01-30 10:33:56
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