Marine Protected Areas

My Lords, I would like to ask why No. 10 is so eco-stupid, but that would be very rude of me, so instead I ask the Minister, because I know she feels strongly on these issues, to please explain to No. 10 or whoever produces these policies that we need nature and that bottom trawling destroys a complete ecosystem that is irrecoverable for decades, so it actually militates against any sort of food stocks for the future?

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AI Growth Lab

My Lords, I am no AI expert, as my colleagues will tell you, but I do know something about environmental devastation, and AI growth is going to impact very strongly on environmental issues. So, as well as the huge AI Bill that Lord Holmes is suggesting happens, is there going to be new legislation to actually make sure that we achieve our climate goals?

Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage Day 6

As the Green Peers are not part of the usual channels, we were not able to give our views on the fact that this very important piece of legislation is being bullied through this House by the Government. It is absolutely outrageous that we do not have another day for Report. I hold both Members of the Front Bench accountable for this. It is not acceptable. This is no way to make good law, when we are going to be very tired in the later hours and possibly in the early hours. Continue reading “Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage Day 6”

Sustainable Farming Incentive: Small Farms

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