You can read the whole manifesto here, but here's some edited highlights from the "Environment" section:
Discourage use of fossil fuels by bringing back the fuel duty escalator
In the longer run, introduce carbon quotas
introduce a massive programme of direct Government investment in large-scale wind and other renewable generation
Require all major development plans and planning applications to show how they will contribute to carbon reduction targets.
Aim to obtain about half our energy from renewable sources by 2020
Phase out nuclear power and resolutely oppose any new nuclear power stations.
Not permit any further investment in new coal-fuelled power stations.
Oppose the large-scale cultivation of bio-fuels
Introduce stronger planning policies to support onshore wind, tidal,wave,solar and geothermal energy schemes
Ensure that at least 10% of transport spending is on securing a shift to more active travel like walking and cycling
Reallocate the £30 billion the Government has earmarked for road-building over the next 10 years
Reregulate bus services nationally
Give higher priority to railways and plan for a growing railway network.
Return the railways, tube system and other light railway systems,including both track and operations,to public ownership.
Abolish car tax and replace it with a purchase tax on new cars that reflects their emissions
Expand the rail freight network and make greater use of waterways,where suitable
Introduce taxation on aviation that reflects its full environmental costs
Stop airport expansion and shift shorter air journeys to the railways
Support GM-free zones and continue to work for a complete ban on genetically modified food in Europe
Implement a full ban on the production and sale of eggs produced from hens kept in battery cages
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