Why the Environment is Key

There has not been enough discussion of the environment in this election campaign. We know from the people we meet on the doorstep that more and more people are concerned about the environment and global warming. Scientists are telling us that the time to act is now if we want to avoid disastrous consequences for our children and grandchildren.

Liberal Democrats have been putting the environment at the heart of their thinking for many years now. Lib Dem councils like Eastleigh and Woking have been implementing innovative schemes to cut down their energy use and reduce their emissions, and this Lib Dem campaign film showcases some of this work. One of the great benefits of these green energy initiatives is that they actually save council tax payers money!

Tory and Labour are now catching on to the fact that voters care about climate change – but we say, actions speak louder than words. Whilst other parties are arguing about what to do – the Lib Dem councils are already doing it!