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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a visit to the UK Atomic Energy Authority, Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, for a discussion on energy security and net zero
ENVIRONMENTAL groups and experts rubbished the government's “dangerously lacklustre” new net zero plans today, saying they fall short of tackling the climate crisis.
The latest Westminster strategy was drawn up after the High Court ruled that the government’s existing plans would not meet climate targets.
Measures include cutting the cost of electricity, which can be generated cleanly, at the expense of gas.
Established as a landmark victory for the climate movement, the CCC promised to hold governments to account. Today, it is understating the danger of climate chaos and impeding the radical action needed, says IAN SINCLAIR
As fossil fuels have had their day, JOSIE MIZEN makes it clear that it is now the government’s responsibility to initiate the transition to alternative employment in a manner that is organised, efficient and effective
