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John Lamont MP meeting members of A Greener Hawick and other local people interested in climate change.

Both the UK and Scottish Governments acknowledge that we are facing a global climate emergency and that significant and rapid action is needed to protect our planet for future generations. There is no doubt that climate change is one of the most profound global challenges we face. 

That is why the UK Government is taking major steps to reduce our contribution to climate change. We are the first major economy in the world to sign up to reducing our emissions to net zero by 2050, on the timescale recommended by the 2018 report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. We have also announced the phasing out of fossil fueled cars, a target that 30% of our energy will come from offshore wind as well as a £2.5bn investment in low carbon technology in the next few years. 

It is important to note that tackling climate change does not mean abandoning economic growth or ending all investment in infrastructure. We can continue to do all those things which are necessary for jobs and the prosperity of our nation, but ensure that investment is as clean as possible offset by environmentally beneficial measures. I support these efforts and will continue to put pressure on the UK Government to take all the steps required to boost cleaner economic growth and to fulfill our pledge to reach net zero by 2050.

While there is a lot still to be done, the UK has led the global effort to tackle climate change. We were the first country to introduce legally binding long-term emissions targets under the landmark Climate Change Act in 2008. We were the first major economy to announce a new zero target and the UK has decarbonised and cut emissions by more than any other G7 nation. Importantly, we are also using our considerable diplomatic and worldwide standing to put pressure on other nations to follow suit, with a particular focus on the USA and China as well as through our international climate challenge fund (which has spent £5.8 billion to help developing countries to mitigate and adapt to climate change).  

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Lamont launches new ‘electrify the countryside’ campaign

Tuesday, 20 August, 2019

Local MP John Lamont has launched a new campaign to boost investment in electric car charging points, particularly in rural areas.

The UK Government has committed to phasing out the sale of new diesel and petrol cars by 2040 in a shift towards electric cars. 

Reston Station

Lamont calls for Reston Station ‘timetable’

Monday, 25 February, 2019

Local MP John Lamont is calling for the Scottish Government to provide a timetable for when it will reopen Reston station.

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