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FACTBOX - Where the Parties Stand on Environmental Issues |
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| UK: April 26, 2005 | ||
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LONDON - The Green Party tried to inject environmental issues into the May 5 election on Monday, accusing Tony Blair of a "massive betrayal" of the British people.
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Following is where the three parties stand on the issue.
- Labour says Britain is an international leader on climate change and has already met its obligations under the Kyoto Protocol. - They are committed to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 60 percent by 2050. - They will increase collections for household recycling. - They say the 2005 Clean Neighbourhoods and Environment Act gives local authorities the powers to tackle litter, graffiti, fly-tipping and noise pollution.
- The Conservatives say they will give "better leadership" on Kyoto targets. They will also: - promote development on brownfield sites and establish more Green Belts with tighter development rules. - produce greater incentives to make homes more energy-efficient. - reduce the cost of cars with low carbon emissions by introducing cuts in vehicle excise duty and increased grants. - support the development of a broad range of renewable energy sources.
- The Liberal Democrats say they would ensure Britain achieves its Kyoto targets before the 2012 deadline. - They would promote the development of renewable energy sources, aiming to meet 20 percent of electricity demand by 2020 and 50 percent by 2050. - LibDems aim to have 60 percent of all household waste regularly recycled within seven years. - They would also strengthen tax incentives to use smaller and less polluting vehicles, more energy efficient homes and energy efficient air flights.
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REUTERS NEWS SERVICE
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