Britain to propose first-ever legally binding carbon-emission cuts

onMar 13, 2007 @ 08:51 PDT

The draft Climate Change Bill introduced by Environment Secretary David Miliband calls for an independent panel to set a “carbon budget” every five years. Opposition parties welcomed the proposals, but said carbon budgets should be set annually.

Miliband, who hailed the move as “the first of its kind in any country,” said annual targets would be too rigid to make allowances for climate variations.

The draft legislation will go to public and parliamentary consultation before becoming law next year, but environmental campaigners want to raise the 2050 target to 80% and set annual 3% cut targets to ensure compliance.

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Amazon Sponsors AI Energy Summit Featuring Climate Deniers

ByRei Takver

onDec 18, 2025 @ 12:45 PST

Speakers at the event previously said "there is no climate crisis" and there is "lively debate" on climate science.

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Group Linked to Hungary's Orban Co-organises Young Republican Gala

ByClare Carlile and Joey Grostern

onDec 18, 2025 @ 11:55 PST

Far-right politicians from France, Germany, and other European nations and their U.S. allies celebrated their growing bonds and shared goals at a lavish party in New York City.

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Gulfstream LNG CEO Says Carbon Offsets, Cleaner LNG Are ‘Bullshit’

BySharon Kelly

onDec 18, 2025 @ 10:44 PST

Emboldened by Trump’s LNG deregulation, industry CEOs brush off climate concerns as Gulf Coast residents warn new gas projects will further strain an already environmentally stressed region.