According to the UK Green Party website the Green Party will try to achieve the following if they gain power at the 2010 general election:

CC290 The principles of C&C would also provide the basis for reductions in emissions within the UK, through the introduction of a system of tradable quotas. This system should cover all emissions of carbon dioxide produced by burning of fossil fuels in the UK. On introduction of the system the total carbon quota would be equivalent to current emission levels, but would reduce year-on- year to meet the targets set out in section C1. Carbon quota would be needed for all purchases of electricity (if not from a renewable source), air flights and direct purchase of fossil fuels including gas, coal, petrol, diesel and fuel oil. Consideration would be given to also including long distance train travel. A system for buying and selling quotas would be established.

CC291 A proportion of the total quota would be distributed free of charge to all eligible individuals in the UK, with all adults receiving an equal amount. The remaining quota would be sold to organisations (public, private and voluntary) by a system set up by the government.

CC292 In addition to the introduction of quotas there would be a major programme of investment in energy conservation, energy efficient appliances, public transport and renewable energy technology, so that people are able to live within their quotas. This investment would be achieved through a programme of public spending and through the revision of technical standards, such as building regulations and standards for energy efficiency of appliances. The details of these measures are set out elsewhere in the MfSS. See in particular:

* AG206 (Agriculture)
* EC786 (UK Taxation).
* EC921 (International Economic Management)
* EN500-511 (Energy Conservation)
* EN800-816 (Renewables)
* EU521-2 (Transport within the EU)
* F202 (Forestry)
* HO501-2 & 605 (House Building Standards)
* LP403 (Building Location)
* LP500-504 (Conservation in Buildings)
* TR010 (Transport – Aims)
* TR040-049 (Renewable Fuels)
* TR063-066 (Charges and Taxes)
* TR100-102 (School Transport)
* TR200 (Public Transport)
* TR300 (Personal motorised transport)
* TR330 (Freight)
* TR430-1 (Shipping)
* TR500-3 & 550 (Air Transport)

CC293 Government should institute a national publicity campaign on the threats from climate change, the need to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other green house gases, and how individuals can play their part in this.

CC294 We will publicise the various ways in which measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions can provide immediate benefits to our quality of life, our economy and the environment, as well as delivering long-term benefits by tackling Climate Change.

I would be interested to hear both positive and negative views on UK Green Party’s Carbon Emissions Reductions in the UK policies in the comments below?