The UK is burning climate pledges to fuel a culture war.
The UK government has taken the unusual step of scaling back major climate commitments, despite widespread pushback from scientists, businesses, and lawmakers across the political divide.
Faced with an election he is likely to lose, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is taking the unusual step of scrapping key climate policies.
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/uk-net-zero-climate-pledges-weakened-rishi-sunak
#UK #Politics #Elections #Climate #ClimateChange #NetZero
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