Tory shadow energy minister claims 2050 net zero goal ‘not based on science’
World news | The GuardianTuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00:30 AM
Tory shadow energy minister Andrew Bowie criticizes the UK's 2050 net zero emissions target as "arbitrary" and "not based on science," accusing climate scientists of bias. He also suggests the UK could exit the Paris Agreement under Kemi Badenoch's leadership.
What This Means: This reflects growing political resistance within the UK Conservative Party to binding climate commitments, potentially undermining global climate efforts and signaling a shift toward prioritizing economic concerns over environmental targets. If acted upon, it could weaken international climate cooperation and delay decarbonization efforts.
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