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Next week, I have a tour of 10 Downing St. The details are uncertain, but in expectation of time for questions to pose to the Prime Minister, I've been wondering what question I might ask.
Specifically, I'm interested in what the US might learn from Britain on environmental policy. This was why I came; the UK is, in some ways, ahead of the US. Their government has pledged to reduce carbon emissions by 80% by 2020. And, at the very least, Prince Charles founded a line of organic food. Imagine if President Bush's daughter had done the same.
And so, the question is: what is the question?
Should I ask about Britain's environmental policy? Say, what can the US learn from the UK as it looks forward to its first federal cap and trade system?
Or, perhaps something about shifting priorities in the current economy. I.e., Should the economy continue to decline, will the British government maintain its commitment to 80% carbon reductions?
Or something else entirely, like: If the scientists are correct in saying that we need significant reductions in carbon emissions in the short term, how can we talk about this issue in a way that is convincing to the public, and compelling to policy makers?
I'd love to hear your thoughts.
Any suggestions?
(Photo credit: Copyright World Econommic Forum. Photo by Remy Steinegger.)
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