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'Repeated failures': Climate advisors slam UK's net zero policy 'vacuum'

Michael Holder

24 June 2021 • 9 min read

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The government is moving too slowly on climate action, the CCC claims | Credit: iStock

Government's climate agenda marred by uncertainty and delay which risks undermining COP26 and net zero transition, Climate Change Committee warns

The government is failing to back up its climate commitments with credible action, with almost all its green policy efforts marred by uncertainty, delay, and a insufficient engagement with the public about...

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