Environment Protection Act of 2017
Rationale
These changes accelerate energy independence and climate goals by prioritizing reliable nuclear power while phasing out volatile fossil fuels and costly renewables for long-term stability.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Renewable Energy Mandates |
Renewables priority
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Nuclear-only energy policy (all fossil and renewable phased out for nuclear)
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| 2 | Vehicle Emissions Standards |
Strict emissions standards with immediate enforcement and heavy fines
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Ban all new combustion engine vehicle sales
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Renewable Energy Mandates2
Vehicle Emissions StandardsProposer
Party
Communist Workers' Alliance
A party of workers standing against exploitation with demanding justice for the earth and all who live upon it.
Core pillars
Edith Ellison
Activist · Age 50
A former academic and investigative journalist turned firebrand organiser, Edith Ellison’s sharp intellect and media savvy have made her a leading voice in radical policy debates.
Timeline
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Draft11 July 2017
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Vote Open11 July 2017
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Vote Closed9 September 2017
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Became Law9 September 2017
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Assembly
PassedFor: 69 / 200 seats (34.5%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 131
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communist Workers' Alliance Proposer | 0 | Yes | No reason given |
| National Progressive Bloc | 69 | Yes | No reason given |
| Empty seats | 51 | Not voted |