Climate Progress and Pushback: 365 Days Under Labour

Climate Progress and Pushback: 365 Days Under Labour

The July 2024 general election saw a major shift in the UK’s approach to tackling climate change. The incoming Labour government made ambitious pledges to cut emissions and switch to green energy, with a target of “clean power” by 2030 and support for on and offshore wind. These moves have been welcomed by the Climate Change Committee (CCC), the government’s independent advisory body, which has said cutting emissions to net zero by 2050 is possi…