He introduced a law to cut CO2 emissions

Wind energy does not produce carbon dioxide emissions (photo: bbc)

The British government has just launched a bill on climate change, aiming to cut 60 percent of carbon dioxide emissions in the UK by 2050. Ministers say the law helps Britain have a first legal framework. The world is about to move to an economy with low carbon emissions.

British Environment Minister David Milliband denies opposition opposition calls for a yearly target to cut emissions.

He told the BBC: 'Changing policies on an annual basis is not a reasonable way.'

Under this bill, the budget for carbon emission reductions will be released every five years, based on independent advisers. The British government must also notify the National Assembly annually of the progress of emissions control.

Mr. Miliband says the annual goals are 'unreasonable'.

Last weekend, the Conservative Party made environmental proposals, including levying VAT and fuel taxes on domestic flights, as well as offering a green aviation program.

But Mr Miliband said more attention should be paid to cutting carbon emissions from families. He cited government plans that want families to have an average level of carbon dioxide emissions by 2016 and encourage the use of energy-saving light bulbs.

Speaking on the Today program of BBC Radio 4, he said 'emissions from households now account for about 25% of UK emissions. Emissions from aviation account for about 5%, so even though airline is important, it is only 1/5 of the emissions from households'.