UK leadership change seen slowing but not derailing net zero emissions bid

Published 17:08 on July 13, 2022  /  Last updated at 03:03 on July 14, 2022  / Roy Manuell /  EMEA, UK ETS

The UK’s governing Conservative party leadership contest features several climate sceptic candidates in the race to become the next prime minister, but while the new leader is likely to slow progress on climate, they will struggle to dismantle existing policy and the country’s mid-century net zero target.
The UK’s governing Conservative party leadership contest features several climate sceptic candidates in the race to become the next prime minister, but while the new leader is likely to slow progress on climate, they will struggle to dismantle existing policy and the country’s mid-century net zero target.


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