Date Author Title Content
04.01.2004 Juliette Jowit New Labour’s contrail Emission through air transport growing ETS not extensive enough because air travel is excluded
ETS will not succeed because air travel gets expanded increasingly
11.01.2004 Mark Townsend Giant space shield plan to save planet
Many scientists perceive ETS unlikely to succeed
Biggest problems of ETS are laggard-states and restriction to EU member states (global problem)
More extreme, technological solutions for climate change are discussed (block parts of suns rays)
14.01.2004 Terry Macalister Oil body distances itself from Shell figures
UKOOA (oil association): oil industry is pressuring government for generous quotas
19.01.2004 Mark Tran Emission cuts to raise
energy prices
Cutting CO2 emissions beyond EU target could result in higher electricity prices for households
ETS explained
Industry agrees with principle of emission trading but criticises UKs overambitiousness FoE welcome UK strategy and point out, that UK NAP is not toughest in Europe
20.01.2004 ? Notebook – More
haste…
Draft allocation plan very welcome but questionable if able to achieve its goal Many details of NAP are based on outdated data
Unclear, which sectors will be included in other EU MS
Industry criticises over-ambitiousness Only Germany seen as maybe following suit, secretaries expect Brussels to force laggards
20.01.2004 David Gow CO2 limits suicidal for
competitiveness, says industry
Industry urges for revision of draft NAP motor industry fears investment in continental Europe instead of UK
power sector and FoE on opposite ends of spectrum on how NAP should be changed for coal-electricity
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obs on the altar of green credentials”
Morley and Timms reassure to maintain both, UKs ambitious CO2 targets and competitive edge, laggard MS will be forced to catch up 22.02.2004 Simon Caulkin Why brain still beats
brawn
ETS one factor that makes business in UK more expensive
Business structures and models have not changed significantly in last 30 years ETS is good example of market-friendly regulation
Most successful firms are also biggest
innovators, regulation can force businesses to innovate
07.03.2004 Terry Macalister Selby closure costs UK Coal £56m
EU ETS will encourage energy generators to use gas instead of coal
21.03.2004 Conal Walsh Emissions impossible
for CBI to Stomach
Digby Jones (CBI): government risks UK jobs “on the altar of green credentials”
ETS very welcomed by FoE but CBI rejects the extra-cuts, pushed by Margaret Beckett Engineering Employers Federation criticises that the burden only industry
Oil, coal and motor industry fears closings and emigration
Industry lobbyists threat with an increase in household electricity cost
Some businesses openly embrace ETS: Unilever, GlaxoSmithKline, Asda… Tom Delay (Carbon Trust): ETS will solve issues and companies will abide to stay competitive
31.03.2004 David Gow Generators warn of
power shortages from CO2 targets
NAP deadline missed
Power generators warn that country will suffer 10% shortfall in electricity
Drax power station announces that it will only produce the same amount of electricity if additional costs of certificates are covered by higher electricity prices
Government announces changes of NAP but without details
25.04.2004 Mark Townsend & Paul Harris
Oil giants join climate group
New British climate group of big polluter- businesses
Climate activists fear that new group will only be lip-service of businesses
27.04.2004 Matthew Tempest Green groups dismiss climate change 'tokenism'
New climate group including big businesses (e.g. shell) founded
Blair calls greenhouse emission reduction very critical
Opposition calls Blairs involvement ‘tokenism’ because on same day NAP targets were reduced
Only 1/5th reduction in greenhouse gasses since Labour started office and increasingly NAP is macerated
29.04.2004 Richard Starkey & Kevin Anderson
That'll be £17 and 10 carbon points
Tradable quotas best way to reduce domestic emissions
Idea of personal carbon cards for every citizen, could be realised
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ETS only based on industry is not effective enough to reach goal of 2050
29.04.2004 Tim Radford & Paul Brown
This is what we know about global warming ... so why haven't we done anything about it yet?
Government has been influenced strongly by industry to allocate generously
Scientific aspect of climate change no longer debated, but way, how to deal with it and slow it down
Examples of effect of climate change on glaciers, gulf stream, weather…
01.05.2004 ? Notebook – Blair steps
on the gas
NAP submitted to Brussels with 15% cut of emissions in January 2005
Industry still lobbying against planned cut of 20% instead of agreed upon 12,5% in emissions
Blair, backed by BP remains strong on his plans of introduction
07.05.2004 John Vidal An ill wind? Wind power receives growing criticism
Unclear, if wind power is solution to carbon reduction problem
ETS will change playing field after that wind- power must be reconsidered in new light 05.06.2004 Heather Stewart Where there’s muck,
There’s brass
First businesses plan to profit from ETS by capturing methane for biofuel
Market for emissions credits expected to be very lucrative, companies try to step in to use this opportunity
08.06.2004 Caroline Lucas Thursday is about more than the war
European Elections should focus on climate change
European Parliament have more decisive role than ever
Important parts of UK legislation from EU, especially ETS will shape country
17.06.2004 David Adam Oil chief: my fears for
planet
Ron Oxburgh (Shell CEO) worried of climate change and supports sequestration
Comments enrage oil companies other than BP and Shell
Wants more sustainable technologies and renewable energy
‘biggest threat is possible use of coal reserves in developing countries because most polluting’
24.06.2004 David Gow Flare-up over Shell's
'double standards'
FoE accuse Shell of exaggerating efforts against climate change
Shell reportedly only installs clean technologies in its European ‘flagship refineries’
Company spokesman assures continuing efforts and pioneering in carbon trade of the company
28.06.2004 Roisin Woolnough Green light ETS will have consequences for nearly all businesses but possibilities to reduce emissions not only in production
Good communication and activities to save electricity and fuel in offices and
communication patterns help as well firms like Future Forests help businesses to reduce emissions in office environments
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04.07.2004 Nick Mathiason 'We need results, not more red tape'
Carrot is mightier than the stick
C+C regulation will not reduce emissions, ETS better but still not perfet mechanism
08.07.2004 ? Yesterday in
Parliament
Colin Challen entered a bill for domestic tradable emission quotas in parliament but has little to no chance to succeed
01.08.2004 Juliette Jowit North Sea burial for greenhouse gases
New technology for carbon storage in the North Sea tested but expensive
Renewable energy not as lucrative as expected
Currently ETS seems most feasible way to combat Climate change
02.08.2004 Kirsty Scott Scotland catches the
wave of funds for clean energy
Scotland plans installation of tidal power generators along coastlines
Currently still expensive but with expected rise of power costs through ETS profit is expected
Scotland could lead renewable energy production
18.08.2004 Mark Milner Oil costs hurt UK
recovery
Oil prices in UK will continue to rise and threaten heavy industry
Especially steel industry is loosing business to especially Chinese sompetitors
ETS will intensify the struggle of British industry to keep up with global market 21.08.2004 Oliver Morgan Can coal clean up its
act and keep the home fires burning?
ETS and EU pollution legislation will restrict UK coal plants severely
Coal will become more expensive but clean coal technologies could be able to stay competitive to renewable
Reliance on gas has limits (becomes more expensive as well)
26.08.2004 Madeleine Bunting Put us all on rations Climate policy has to hurt to be effective Slow price increases will not yield the wanted effect, shock therapy is needed
Saving emissions must start in every household all over the globe
ETS is only beginning and still too weak
13.09.2004 Tom Happold Tories 'would lead on
climate change'
Michael Howard gave speech to stress importance of fighting climate change rigorously
Tony Juniper (FoE) welcomes Howards speech, while Norman Baker (Liberal Democrats) accuses Howard of jumping onto green bandwagon
Howard: Blairs failure can be seen by increase of emissions
Tories would ensure that emission trading will find the most cost-effective way to reduce emissions and will not burden businesses for not yet savable emissions
Juniper called on Howard to commit to emission reductions goal of 60% by 2050
15.09.2004 ? Blair’s global warning Blair’s speech at dinner party by Prince of
Wales
Climate change most urgent problem and has to be solved in his childrens lifetime
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UK on line with emission reduction, mostly due to coal reduction
To be really effective, ETS must be broadened to whole world
18.10.2004 Mark Milner CBI and Amicus warn
of energy crisis
ETS and reduction of nuclear power will lead to a shortened life expectancy of UKs generating capacity
CBI and Amicus warn of Energy price hikes and routine blackouts
DTI remains confident of UKs generating power
27.10.2004 ? Blair attacked over
higher CO2 emissions
Blair and Beckett issued new rules on industrial pollution permits in the ETS ETS in UK is thereby adjusted to the recent increase of emissions up to 2004
Beckett stresses that UK is still up to reduction target but government wants to make ETS a success without damaging industrial competitiveness
Sticking with original NAP would have been devastating for UK industry
Industry supports Blairs decision while NGOs criticise it as step back and defend Becketts original plans
28.10.2004 Mark Milner Kyoto sacrificed to
competitiveness
Government decided to increase the total amount of emissions that power plants and factories can emit under ETS
At the same time, emission reduction targets were set more strictly
Beckett: balance need to reach target while protecting UK competitiveness
All over EU, more emissions are allowed Change quite small and UK still ambitious in European comparison
03.11.2004 Louise Tickle Emissions impossible? Becketts decision to raise emission allowance for industry effectively stops all possible improvement due to ETS
NGOs and activists accuse government of giving into lobbyists
Industry replies that price is only one part of ETS and the scheme still rewards energy efficiency and procurement
Companies will suffer from climate change effects as well, therefore they will take action to prevent it
NGOs criticise that so far only plans to change wasteful habits are made, no real innovation Climate change levy also unfair towards small businesses since they cannot negotiate better rates
08.12.2004 Patrick Wintour Climate change policy review reflects failure on emissions
Climate policy changed from concentration on innovation and renewable towards energy efficiency to reduce greenhouse gases British business has done more than most other countries to reduce emissions, now domestic emissions must be tackled Improving energy efficiency will benefit
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emissions reduction as well as decrease poverty rates and energy poverty
09.12.2004 Tim Radford Beckett admits defeat
on climate change target
Government will fail to cut emissions by 20% by 2010
Beckett admits disappointment but still sees UK good on track
Hopes rely on international consultations to increase the worlds commitment
Greenpeace and FoE announce heightened involvement and pressure
CBI urged government not to increase emission reduction target without international agreement
09.12.2004 ? Environmental
scorecard
Facts and figures on Kyoto protocol, ETS, renewable energies and other environmental indicators in the UK
Overview of government vs industry and activist views
Government admits failure of most ambitious plan but still sees significant progress and set hope in ETS
Tony Grayling (Institute of Policy Research) sees changes in policy necessary and still in time for ‘real’ introduction of ETS
16.12.2004 Oliver Balch 'Time is running out' Climate change is becoming more and more threatening also for business
Some big firms started to set their own carbon reduction goals but it is discussed, how effective that is
ETS is middle ground between business-based and regulative models of tackling climate change
Environmentalists accuse government of being too influenced by private sector and industry lobbying
With the current NAPs in place, the ETS is unlikely to succeed
Fate of ETS will be decided in the second phase and whether it will push boundaries then
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