Party politics is putting net zero at risk

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Net zero means separating climate action from traditional Left / Right priorities, writes Ed Birkett

The UK has an enviable record on climate change, reducing carbon emissions by over 40 per cent since 1990 and making a world leading commitment to net zero carbon emissions. Against this backdrop, the...

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