Proposed Climate Change Bill sparks markedly different reactions

FRIENDS of the Earth and the IFA have issued hugely divergent reactions to the expected publication next week of a new Climate Change Bill, which is being promoted by Environment Minister John Gormley.

The Green Party leader said the bill is aimed at delivering on the Government’s international commitments to reduce carbon emissions.

The short-term target is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 2.5% annually by 2020 compared to 2008.