Last week campaigners were celebrating the government's plans for 80% emissions cuts by 2050 in the climate change bill - cuts that would be necessary to avoid the worst effects of climate change, and which should make projects like Kingsnorth and the new generation of coal redundant.

However, there is a flaw in the bill; the target does not need to be met by cutting emissions in the UK. Instead, the government envisages buying its way out of much of the problem by purchasing offsets from poorer nations, while continuing to emit in the UK.

Sweeping emissions cuts under the carpet is not the solution: MPs need to vote for an amendment to the climate change bill which ensures targets for reducing emissions are met primarily through action in the UK. To head off climate change without compounding its injustices, countries such as the UK must show it is possible to switch to a low-carbon economy.

You can take action by writing to your MP on the World Development Movement website - MPs will vote on the bill on Tuesday 28th October.

http://www.wdm.org.uk/climatebill