The Isle of Man must face-up to climate change - and do something about it.
That’s the message from the Minister for Environment, Food and Agriculture, who invited Professor Thomas Stocker – one of the world’s leading experts on climate change - to speak on the Island earlier this month.
The Manx Government plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to 80% below the 1990 levels by 2050.
Minister Phil Gawne says it’s a realistic target:
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Government plans to withdraw interest from reserve fund no longer required
Higher than expected income tax receipts mean it's not necessary
Medical cannabis should be 'holistic', says pharmacist
Drug has 'useful benefits' but isn't 'the be-all and end-all'
Peel Commissioners not adding 'discretionary' one percent increase to social housing rents
It reviewed rent arrear levels and 'escalating' food costs when making the decision
New organ donation laws set to come into force in coming weeks
It follows Tynwald approval of new measures earlier this year
