Strong economy

A green economy can also be a strong one. But we're in danger of missing out on a massive opportunity.

Low carbon economy

Tackling climate change is a huge and urgent challenge. The UK could benefit by leading the way in creating a low carbon economy.

An economy that focussed on cutting greenhouse gases could:

• Save billions of pounds
  by wasting less energy and wasting fewer resources.

• Create hundreds of thousands of jobs
  through major new industries and technologies

• Prevent massive economic damage
  protecting us from high oil prices and run-away climate change.

The UK has the skills to make the shift but we need strong leadership from Government.

Leadership

The Government should set out a clear strategy to make this transition happen.

Business says it needs certainty to tackle climate change. But the Government isn't providing it. So it's business investment as usual - and that means more climate pollution.

As well as providing certainty, the Government needs to change how the environment is factored into economic decision-making.

Changing the rules >

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