Goals & Policy Detail - Environment

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This is what you say:

We want solutions to protect the earth without damaging our lifestyles.

What's wrong with things as they are?

The earth is warming but the impact is unclear
Difficult questions need to be answered about fossil fuels and renewable energy
Pollution is a serious concern
It's not clear how much people are willing to give up in reducing global warming
Global trade seems at odds with local needs
Waste is a major issue.

UKpopdems will make sure that a cleaner environment balances with the needs of the people, so we'll:

Make Britain's current greenhouse gas emissions visible so everyone knows what and where the problems are
Do the same with world emissions so everyone knows where Britain stands in relation to others
Work with acknowledged authorities to clearly understand the impact of global warming on Britain and the rest of the world.
Set up a fund growing at half a billion pounds a year to help those people most affected by global warming when the time comes
Ask the people how much they are willing to give up, or do differently, in reducing Britain's emissions
Fund additional research, investment and resources to increase recycling and reduce chemical waste and pollution
Invite the peoples' views on renewable and nuclear energy generation
Set a programme in place to gradually localise fresh food and reduce live animal movements

What will this do for the British People?

Your views and wishes on environmental issues will be canvassed and listened to
Existing confusion over environmental facts and opinions will be made clear
Public and government funded bodies will increasingly get their food from local sources
In the future, when the full effects of global warming are felt, Britain will be better placed to help those in need
You'll know Britain is serious about avoidable waste and pollution

Companion notes to the policy

Damaging gases include more than CO2, and not all emissions are man-made. Making total emissions visible and comparing against world emissions will help decision making
The fund is to support poorer nations that do not have the resources to handle sea level rises or climate change related disasters.
Making gas emissions visible will enable people to understand the effect of specific actions they might want to take.
Safeguarding Britain's energy sources for the future is vital and renewables versus fossil and nuclear is a key factor
In localising food supplies, we'll start with hospitals and schools

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