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Wed, 8 December 2021

Lord Randall

@uxbridgewalrus

If Boris Johnson is serious about ending global deforestation, the UK must stop subsidising the burning of trees for energy

03 Nov Environment

If Boris Johnson is serious about ending global deforestation, the UK must stop subsidising the burning of trees for energy

“Forests… are essential to our very survival”. So said the Prime Minister, announcing the pledge to tackle deforestation during the COP26 talks. I agree. The government is right to push for us to end deforestation. Its ambitious Net-Zero commitments are admirable. Unfortunately, they risk being undermined.

Government must not continue to overlook zoos and aquariums in this pandemic

14 Apr Environment

Government must not continue to overlook zoos and aquariums in this pandemic

Zoos and aquariums are an important part of our economy and as significant cultural institutions they deserve government support. We need to establish a Zoo Recovery Fund.