UK 'needs step change' on climate :The UK needs a "step change" in policies to reduce carbon emissions if it is to meet its own climate targets, government advisers have said.
The Committee on Climate Change says emissions are falling at 0.5% per year, whereas 2-3% is needed to meet targets.
The government should intervene more in the electricity industry and set up a national home insulation plan, it says.
The government acknowledged the need for a "step change," and said it was "focusing on active steps" in energy.
The committee, chaired by Adair Turner, also wants more support for electric cars, a new scheme to encourage investment in clean coal technology and streamlined planning procedures for wind farms and nuclear reactors.
