Article 1B5XK Ten years after 'hug a husky', what is David Cameron's green legacy?

Ten years after 'hug a husky', what is David Cameron's green legacy?

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Adam Vaughan
from Environment | The Guardian on (#1B5XK)
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A decade ago today, the Conservative leader visited the Arctic to witness the effects of climate change. But since coming to power, his government has dropped or watered down a succession of green policies

It is one of the most successful political reinventions ever. In just a few years as its new leader, David Cameron turned around the Tories' toxic "nasty party" image - at least with enough voters to form a coalition government.

One of the most eye-catching moments came 10 years ago today with his "hug a husky" trip to the Arctic to highlight the impact of climate change. It was followed by Cameron's commitment to lead the "greenest government ever".

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