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Agriculture Bill

Proceeding contribution from Caroline Lucas (Green Party) in the House of Commons on Monday, 12 October 2020. It occurred during Debate on bills on Agriculture Bill.

Given that emissions from agriculture have not decreased—they have remained static for years—there is every good reason to focus on the role of agriculture in driving climate change. It is not just a question of planting trees, which, as the Minister says, takes a long time. She could start by not burning the peatlands, which is leading to more and more climate change right now. That is the kind of immediate measure that could be in the Bill.

About this proceeding contribution

Reference

682 c74 

Session

2019-21

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
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