Hilary Benn webchat  

To reduce the rate of climate change and adapt to the effects of a warming planet, we will have to change some aspects of the way we live.   As part of a debate on the issue running on Directgov, Hilary Benn, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs spent an hour  answering your questions about achieving a greener society and proposals to make it easier for people to grow their own food. Find out more about about the Greener Society Debate at Directgov (new window) Read the transcript Moderator says: Hilary Benn has just arrived at Downing Street and we will begin the webchat in a few minutes. Harry MYP: How can young people be more actively involved in the maintanence of their local area and environment. Are there any schemes or work through guides for this? Hilary replies: Hi everyone. Sorry to be a bit late but I have been paying a tribute to the late Michael Foot. Harry,...