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| Opinion on climate change |
"The
manifesto for this new democratic movement will contain few, if any,
new ideas. Rather, it will organise a familiar set of policies into a
coherent programme:
A
flat-rate, no-exceptions tax on emissions — possibly linked to a
dividend for all citizens, or with revenues used to fund other climate
protection measures.
- Investment in renewables and low-emission transport infrastructure, which will also create jobs.
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Enhanced
protections for natural carbon sinks in public hands, and incentives
for private landowners to increase the quantity of carbon stored by the
trees, plants and soils on their land.
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Funding for research into carbon capture and use, energy storage and next generation renewables.
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Higher
mandatory energy efficiency standards for all new buildings, saving
households and businesses money on their energy bills.
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Scrappage
schemes for petrol and diesel vehicles and money for homeowners and
landlords to upgrade the energy efficiency of existing properties.
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Investment
in climate adaptation and resilience to ensure those most exposed to
the impacts of extreme weather — from hurricanes to forest fires — are
as well protected as possible.
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Public awareness campaigns to promote dietary changes that both reduce emissions and improve health.
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Lowering
the voting age to 16, as a way of giving greater democratic voice to
those who will be most personally affected by the long-term consequences
of global warming."
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