Government and business are missing the green wave Research published today shows that British industry and the Government are not taking full advantage of science and technology in innovating to protect the environment. Three accessible reports summarising the Programme s findings are presented in the House of Commons today at a meeting hosted by the Environmental Audit Select Committee. There are tremendous opportunities in a period of rapid technological change. The UK is in danger of missing the green wave .
Businesses respond to market signals and incentives.
Government should be setting tough strategic goals backed up by strong regulation and an integrated set of incentives including environmental taxes. Despite globalisation and liberalisation, Government can still have a big influence in guiding and enabling innovation . We need to use innovation to transform the options available for solving environmental problems, and to put British companies at the cutting edge of new global markets at the same time . The launch for policy-makers and journalists is at 2pm in Committee Room 16, House of Commons. This press release is accompanied by a five page feature .