Climate change policy in tatters

The government’s climate change policy is failing and urgent action is needed in this session of parliament if the UK’s targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are to be met, the Royal Society says in a report out today.

The society says all the gains brought about in the 1990s will be lost and carbon dioxide emissions will continue to rise unless tough political decisions are taken now. The scientists argue that a carbon tax on all users of fossil fuels, such as motorists and industry, and on domestic electricity and gas prices, is required.

The Guardian