OK, it is in Ireland, but it is a very interesting model.
It looks like they have got a lot of excellent environmental stuff:
The programme of government agreed between the parties involves slashing domestic electricity use, expanding renewable energy sources and reopening railway lines to discourage car usage. Specific commitments given to the Greens by Mr Ahern include a climate change commission, reducing Irish greenhouse gas emissions by 3% a year, generating a third of electricity from renewable sources by 2020 and installing “smart electronic meters” in every home to reduce consumption.
And the leader of the Greens, Trevor Sargent, is standing down, since he pledged before the election not to form such a coalition. But he still said: “It is the proudest day in my life.”
An interesting model of Green leadership – politicians who live up to their promises.
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