An essay by Simon Linnett, Executive Vice Chairman of Rothschild. The essay asserts that carbon trading will be one of the most effective methods to combat climate change, since it allows the private sector to play a major role.
When Labour came to power in 1997, energy was not a priority and Labour’s first two energy White Papers – Energy Sources in 1998 and Our Energy Future in 2003 – failed to provide an enduring energy policy framework.
This report calls on the government to introduce a new 'Green Buildings' property tax relief to encourage businesses to cut the carbon footprint of their properties.
In this publication Dr Dieter Helm argues that energy policy should adapt to reflect the new security priorities of supply and climate change.
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