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Bill: Climate Change Act
Details
Submitted by[?]: National Movement
Status[?]: defeated
Votes: This is an ordinary bill. It requires more yes votes than no votes. This bill will not pass any sooner than the deadline.
Voting deadline: September 4956
Description[?]:
| The Youth wing of the National Movement pushed climate change recognition into the mainstream and was able to influence the party on this matter. The NM has now adopted environmentalist positions and supports the fight against climate change. The party president, the 68 years old Louise of Hurrington, maintains that the racist and fascists roots of the National Movement won't change. "In order to return to a traditional way of life, we need to care about the environment" she said. |
Proposals
Article 1
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy concerning private cars.
Old value:: There are no regulations on the ownership of private cars.
Current: Private cars are allowed, but people are encouraged to travel collective and tax incentives are provided for cars using environmentally friendly fuels.
Proposed: Private cars are allowed, but people are encouraged to travel collective and tax incentives are provided for cars using environmentally friendly fuels.
Article 2
Proposal[?] to change Policy on climate change
Old value:: The official government position is that the climate is not changing.
Current: The official government position is that climate change is one of the most important problems of our day and constitutes a global emergency. We have to take drastic measures to stop it.
Proposed: The official government position is that climate change is a serious issue. We need to take significant steps to stop it.
Article 3
Proposal[?] to change The government's policy on tree plantation.
Old value:: The government discourages tree plantation.
Current: Local governments may set plantation policy.
Proposed: The government requires tree plantation at replacement level for all logging or clearance operations.
Article 4
Proposal[?] to change Government-sponsored recycling programs.
Old value:: Local governments decide about this.
Current: There is no national policy regarding recycled garbage.
Proposed: The government funds recycling facilities and enforces mandatory recycling for residents, commercial enterprise, and industry.
Article 5
Proposal[?] to change Government regulation of pollution in industry.
Old value:: Industrial pollution is not regulated by the government.
Current: Industrial pollution is not regulated by the government.
Proposed: The government enforces moderate pollution restrictions.
Debate
These messages have been posted to debate on this bill:
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| Vote | Seats | ||
| yes | Total Seats: 44 | ||
| no | Total Seats: 53 | ||
| abstain | Total Seats: 53 |
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