This morning will see the official announcement of the government's climate change bill, a piece of legislation which will set targets for the nation's carbon emissions. Before it becomes law, it will be debated - and quite probably amended - by MPs. So it's interesting to get an insight into how they feel about climate change and what, if anything, they are doing to make their own lifestyles greener.
You can do exactly that here, on the Independent's website. At least you can for the 311 who replied to a survey sent out by Rough Guides, along with a copy of its new book on climate change. MPs were asked three questions: How important a concern is climate change? What can Britain do to make a difference? What steps do you plan to take (or have you taken), in your constituency, and as an individual?
Notable absentees include the chancellor, Gordon Brown, who failed to return his questionnaire. Among those who did respond, answers range from the very brief - Sally Keeble, the Labour MP for Northampton North, managed just two lines - to David Miliband's 1,000 words (well, as environment minister he should have a lot to say).
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