News articles surfaced today that David Cameron has made a u-turn on all of his Eco-policies. In fairness to him it is to aid the ever increasing costs on families, but in stepping back from the government's stance to be the 'greenest government ever', ought there be a genuine concern for the green future of the UK especially in the near future?
The £112 that is added to annual energy bills, is seen as too costly by many in the country. This has occurred due to the rising cost of living within the UK and the added government levies on power bills which include a renewable obligation of £30, a £13 carbon tax, £11 for a warm home discount for vulnerable people. a £48 energy company obligation and 3£ for smart meters to improve efficiency of energy use, all add to the rising cost of energy bills. However, with plans to stop the energy obligation on companies which enables vulnerable homes to be insulated, there will be significant consequences on health and disparity for those who cannot afford house insulation. The rolling back of green levies conflict with his ambitions to tackle climate change that he constantly states, therefore instilling an element of mistrust from many on whether green actions will be forthcoming.
The issue with this according to many is that this change in face of Cameron - the 'cameleon' as he has become known, is evidently to win votes. Though the application of green policies is seen as a costly extravagance that political parties can ill afford, they are necessary to ensuring the right steps towards a better planet for future generations and the survival of existing generations through harsh weather conditions.
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