, Labour’s Shadow
Environment Secretary, responding to
today’s report by the Committee on Climate Change on 'Land use:
Policies for a Net Zero UK', said:
“Everyone except the Conservative government knows how
serious the climate and ecological crisis is for our planet. Many
consumers are already making more sustainable choices and
changing their habits in response to the climate
emergency.
“Food producers and supermarkets need to step up and do
their bit to reduce carbon in the food chain. That means more
local, British produce, buying fruit and vegetables in season and
not relying on food grown on the other side of the planet.
“Consumers need far better information on labelling so they
can make more informed choices on sustainable eating.
“Consumers, business and government all need to act
together to cut carbon and take the action the crisis
demands.”
Ends
Notes to editor
The Committee on Climate Change report 'Land use: Policies
for a Net Zero UK' was released today https://www.theccc.org.uk/2020/01/23/major-shift-in-uk-land-use-needed-to-deliver-net-zero-emissions/
Labour’s Plan for Nature set out our plan for climate
change mitigation and nature restoration for net gain
biodiversity, building on social justice, nationally and
internationally. Protecting and enhancing the environment around
us improves our own health and well-being. https://labour.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/FINAL-FOR-WEB_13172_19-Environment-Manifesto.pdf
