Technology not targets 18 November 2005
Friends of the Earth is still waiting for David Davis to return our calls. In the absence of an interview we have taken a look at some of the speeches he has made recently.
The challenges which the modern world offers are moral and multi-dimensional: ...poverty and disease; war...global warming, and the prospect of damage to the environment on a huge scale.
David Davis, Annual Bow Group Lecture
Mr Davis accepts that climate change is happening and believes that it should not be ignored. Like the US Government, he thinks that new technology is the answer .
New technology offers a world in which we have to sacrifice neither our prosperity nor our landscape, neither jobs nor climate.
David Davis, The Reform Lecture
He feels that renewable energy alone cannot replace conventional sources of energy. Whilst keen to raise the profile of new technology, he makes no reference to carbon dioxide emission targets.
What will be worrying to most environmentalists is his apparent pro-nuclear stance.
...if necessary we can commit Britain to making the next generation of nuclear energy a key part of our national energy strategy
David Davis, The Reform Lecture
More Information
If you are interested in finding out more about Mr Davis's thoughts on the environment and policies in general, read his Personal Manifesto. (PDF - 1,238K)
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