Nearly half of Tory MPs think achieving net zero is not necessary for stopping climate change, poll finds
“The droughts, floods and heatwaves will only get worse unless we stop adding to the problem, by stopping putting more gases into the atmosphere,” she said. “You can’t argue against net zero if you want to stop climate change. It’s arguing for a poorer, less stable future.”
“The simple fact of the matter is climate change won’t be halted unless we collectively hit net zero emissions. The public is clear in its support for tackling climate change and the net zero target.”Almost half said they believed their constituents would oppose a new onshore wind farm in their area, including two thirds of Conservative and a third of Labour MPs.
Last year the Government committed to relax the planning rules, subject to consultation, for the new onshore wind development.
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