Green quotes of the week - April 01 2010

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"Today's announcement is unfortunately all too typical of what we have seen so far from President Obama – promises of change, a year of "deliberation", and ultimately, adoption of flawed and outdated Bush policies as his own."

"From today the rewards for businesses and householders who act to cut their carbon emissions really start to pay off. It's no longer simply about doing the right thing for the environment, it's now a...

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