Petition · past parliament

Restore the Department of Energy and Climate Change

Closed 4,108 signatures

What the petition asks

With climate change being placed under the new 'Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy', it shows us that the PM does not take the issue seriously, although its effects are already showing. Protecting the planet is a huge job, that deserves it's own department.
Numerous floods across the UK in such a short space of time, with three occurring in one month, show the disastrous effects of climate change on people and the environment. People could not leave their homes, homes and buildings were flooded out and many citizens suffered. Without proper care and protection, many more will follow.

Timeline

22 Jul 2016 Petition opened for signatures
22 Jan 2017 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 4,108
Status Closed
Opened 22 Jul 2016
Closed 22 Jan 2017

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.