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The UK squanders its pioneering role on climate action

Rishi Sunak's climate policy disappoints independent advisors, party associates and the opposition: They criticize a lack of focus on reducing emissions, jeopardizing climate goals, and unclear commitments to international financing. Now, pressure is mounting because NGOs have announced a new climate lawsuit.

By Redaktion Table

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How the UK lost its climate compass

The UK is not on track to meet its climate targets and its ability to do so is looking increasingly compromised in the face of the government’s Jekyll and Hyde approach to climate and energy policy. This month it has both approved the first deep coal mine in the UK for 30 years and agreed to ease the ban on onshore wind turbines.

By Redaktion Table

November 5, 2022, London, United Kingdom: Protesters hold an anti-Drax power station company banner during the demonstration on Westminster Bridge. Thousands of people from various groups took part in The People s Assembly Britain is Broken march through Central London demanding a general election, an end to Tory rule, and action on the cost of living and climate crisis. London United Kingdom - ZUMAs197 20221105_zaa_s197_089 Copyright: xVukxValcicx
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Sunak wants net-zero, but the path is unclear

The UK has been considered a pioneer in climate protection and hosted a relatively successful COP last year. The new prime minister, Rishi Sunak, has reaffirmed Britain's ambitious goals. But in the Cabinet, he first demoted two climate change activists.

By Redaktion Table