Thornbury & Yate MP backs landmark climate and nature bill

Local MP Claire Young has given her backing to a new landmark bill that would put the UK back on course to meet its international climate and nature targets. 

 If passed, the Climate and Nature (CAN) Bill would update the UK’s climate and environmental legislation in line with commitments that the Government has already made internationally - to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit global heating to 1.5°C and to reverse nature loss by 2030.

 By doing so, it would put the UK back on track to meet its climate and nature commitments. The bill has already attracted the support of major figures such as Chris Packham, Deborah Meaden, and former net zero tsar Chris Skidmore, who said the government should enact this “Climate Change Act 2”.

 The legislation is to be introduced by Lib Dem MP Roz Savage who holds four World Records for ocean rowing, including first woman to row solo across three oceans: the Atlantic, Pacific, and Indian.

Claire Young MP said that this legislation was our “best chance” to tackle the enormous challenges that our natural environment and climate faces and that they would push the government to support the bill.

Liberal Democrat MP for Thornbury & Yate Claire Young said:

 “I have heard from countless people across our area who are worried about the future of the planet.

 “That is why I am proud to join Liberal Democrat colleagues in backing Roz’s bill, which represents our best chance to protect our natural environment and build the sustainable communities of the future. 

“The previous Conservative government failed to live up to our international obligations, but this bill can put the UK back on track and give future generations the security they deserve.

 “It is an opportunity that we cannot pass up and I hope that the government works with us to get this landmark legislation over the line.”