[Committee] Supplementarity in CCB

[S.J.Stretton]

Dear Richard,

Thank you for your initiative
Yes, I would strongly support your clause. The ZCS would I imagine support
you likewise.
There are deep logical problems with the use of offsets. If offsets are
included, why aren't our indirect emissions of CO2 from goods manufactured
in China but consumed in the UK?

I support a 30% cap on the use of international action.
Please send your letter and I will act as a countersignatory.
Congratulations on your initiative.
Regards,
Stephen


-----Original Message-----
From: R.S. Benwell [mailto:rsb34 at hermes.cam.ac.uk] On Behalf Of R.S. Benwell
Sent: 19 June 2008 10:39
To: S.J. Stretton
Subject: Fwd: Re: Supplementarity in CCB

Dear Stephen,

Further to the correspondance through Marc, I thought I'd write to ask your
opinions on Climate Change Bill, as I see from the 4CMR site that it's
listed among your interests.

Committee Stage for the bill is next week, so I'm intending to write to the
papers in the next couple of days. My plan is to undersign the letter with
the names of young people who are interested in the subject - that adds some
weight and cheese-factor!

As I mentioned before, the letter is in support of a limit of 30% of
reduction effort through international emissions trading (clause 25 of the
bill), which the government would remove.

I wrote to your colleague Dr Barker to ask his advice on this and he
commented:

"Since our research suggests that the UK will be better off with more
domestic action (more modern equipment, less pollution), I would favour your
clause, but the critical issue is at the EU level."


Do you think it would be possible, please, for ZeroCarbon Soc to add their
support?

Either way, I'd be very interested to hear your thoughts on this matter.

Thank you very much,
Richard.




"Sir, Originally, the UK Climate Change Bill had a serious flaw: the entire
60% emissions reduction target for 2050 could be met through international
emissions trading. If this Bill is to deliver real reductions and set an
international lead there must be a quantified limit on the proportion of the
target that can be met using emissions trading.

The Lords introduced clause 25 that limits the use of trading to 30% of the
target. However, the Government has tabled an amendment in the Commons to
remove that limit.

We urge that Parliamentarians ensure that clause 25 remains part of the
Bill. With it, CCB represents a serious step towards a low-carbon economy
and a sign of leadership to the rest of the world.
Without it, we have little more than a publicity stunt. Yes, it may cost
more to reduce emissions at home, but it can also create opportunities.
More importantly, it is up to us now to act decisively to reduce the impact
of climate change on future generations."




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