Climate crisis: Sunak has put Tory populism before national necessity. It’s shameful
1 year, 1 month ago

Climate crisis: Sunak has put Tory populism before national necessity. It’s shameful

The Independent  

Reading Fire Weather by John Vaillant is a deeply troubling experience. It’s troubling then to learn that our government gives every impression of no longer caring about climate change – not to the degree it did in the recent past. Now comes the completion of the hat-trick, three strikes of shame, with the removal of climate change from the list of four key priorities chancellor Jeremy Hunt expects the Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee to consider in the coming year. Last time, Hunt’s four priorities were climate change and energy security, international, competition and home ownership. When he was prime minister, Johnson unveiled, amid great fanfare, his “10-point plan” to achieve Britain’s “green industrial revolution”.

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Climate change a top priority for India's Gen Z voters. Are parties listening?
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Climate change a top priority for India's Gen Z voters. Are parties listening?

India Today  

The ongoing general election in India has a distinct dimension to it: hotter weather. India Today has analysed the election manifestos of two major national parties – the Bhartiya Janata Party and Congress – to assess their policies concerning climate change. The word “climate” in the context of environmental degradation features 10 times in the Congress manifesto while it appears …

Sunak seeks to burnish green credentials ahead of Cop28 summit
1 year, 1 month ago

Sunak seeks to burnish green credentials ahead of Cop28 summit

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Being close to nature might also mean playing in your local park – something I’ve long promoted through the …

Voters want to be greener, but without making sacrifices: survey
1 year, 1 month ago

Voters want to be greener, but without making sacrifices: survey

NL Times  

Dutch people support a strong policy against climate change, howeve, they do not believe they should bear the burden. The majority of Dutch voters acknowledge the necessity for robust climate policies and view climate change as a significant issue. However, they believe the financial responsibility for these policies should primarily fall on businesses and the wealthiest individuals, rather than on …

Trump praises Rishi Sunak for climate rollbacks as British PM’s popularity plummets
1 year, 3 months ago

Trump praises Rishi Sunak for climate rollbacks as British PM’s popularity plummets

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak has earned the approval of former US president Donald Trump after the British …

Overwhelming support for climate and nature policies in Tory heartlands – survey
1 year, 3 months ago

Overwhelming support for climate and nature policies in Tory heartlands – survey

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Voters in Conservative heartlands overwhelmingly back climate and nature policies, with most people wanting the …

Environmentalist plot legal challenge to Rishi Sunak's green U-turn on cars and boilers after he accuses them of not caring about the £15,000 cost to families of Net Zero plans
1 year, 3 months ago

Environmentalist plot legal challenge to Rishi Sunak's green U-turn on cars and boilers after he accuses them of not caring about the £15,000 cost to families of Net Zero plans

Daily Mail  

Environmentalists and leftwing activists will try to scupper the Prime Minister's plan to reduce the financial impact of climate change policies on families. Rishi Sunak said people with 'more ideological zeal' about climate change 'just don't care about the impact on families' The Good Law Project, which is headed by Remain-supporter Jolyon Maugham, has warned, in a letter to Energy …

Rishi Sunak is acting out of desperation with little advantage
1 year, 3 months ago

Rishi Sunak is acting out of desperation with little advantage

The Independent  

The egregious decision by Rishi Sunak to push back net zero is just part one of a strategy – one made in desperation – to remain in power after the next election. We suffer daily reports of chaos and failure from the government, and the latest disgraceful move from Rishi Sunak, postponing environmental protection measures, plunges us into further dismay. …

Rishi Sunak’s anti-green turn on Britain’s climate targets
1 year, 3 months ago

Rishi Sunak’s anti-green turn on Britain’s climate targets

Hindustan Times  

IN A HASTILY arranged speech on September 20th, Rishi Sunak promised a “new approach” to Britain’s climate policy. They do want a fair transition, but Mr Sunak “risks putting the Conservatives on the wrong side of Britain’s climate consensus”, says Luke Tryl, of More in Common UK, a think-tank that carried out polling on the issue. Mr Sunak may hope …

UK leader Rishi Sunak signals plan to backtrack on some climate goals
1 year, 3 months ago

UK leader Rishi Sunak signals plan to backtrack on some climate goals

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is preparing to water down some of …

Sunak’s ‘lackadaisical’ approach to climate criticised by experts
1 year, 5 months ago

Sunak’s ‘lackadaisical’ approach to climate criticised by experts

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak has been warned the UK is being seen internationally as a “laggard” on …

Sunak arrives at COP27 summit amid clime change 'reparations' row
2 years, 2 months ago

Sunak arrives at COP27 summit amid clime change 'reparations' row

Daily Mail  

Rishi Sunak is facing a growing row about 'reparations' to states hit by climate change as he makes his debut on the world stage at the COP27 summit. In other developments today: Mr Sunak said he is 'disappointed' with Matt Hancock for taking part in I'm A Celebrity, with Business Secretary Grant Shapps saying he should be helping constituents; The …

Sunak sees climate credentials questioned amid windfall tax speculation
2 years, 2 months ago

Sunak sees climate credentials questioned amid windfall tax speculation

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Rishi Sunak’s climate credentials were under scrutiny on Friday after …

Climate crisis: What young people need to hear from the next prime minister
2 years, 5 months ago

Climate crisis: What young people need to hear from the next prime minister

The Independent  

Just a few weeks ago, the UK was hit with record high temperatures that experts had not projected for us to reach until 2050. Yet, despite this, we’ve seen nothing but record low levels of ambition from Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak when it comes to climate action We’re nearly a month into the leadership content, and yet climate policy …

Cop26: Compromise in the face of calamity
3 years, 1 month ago

Cop26: Compromise in the face of calamity

The Independent  

This, we were reminded endlessly in the weeks leading up to the UN climate conference in Glasgow, was our last chance. “National leaders are simply not going to experience the worst of climate change unlike the younger people with stronger motivations,” she adds. “Yes, with a step back we can see the compounded risks from climate change across every aspect …

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