6 February 2007
Britain needs to do more to reduce its carbon emissions, Tony Blair told the Liaison Committee today.
People would have to be greener, but he did not expect them to give up cars or flying, adding that science could make the "biggest difference".
"We have done better than most… but we haven’t done well enough," he said.
The PM told the panel, who he gives evidence to twice a year, that the forthcoming Climate Change Bill would outline a more rigorous approach to reducing CO2 emissions.
Policies could include allowing people to measure their own "carbon footprint" to help them take steps to reduce it.
Britain had "been a leader in the climate change debate" and had reduced its greenhouse gas emissions "significantly".
Asked about green taxes on things like air flights and fuel, Mr Blair said:
"There will be requirements for individuals to change their behaviour, although I personally think you will not get people to give up the motor car or give up cheap air travel. But there are lots of things that we will ask individuals to do or help individuals to do."
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