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UK opposition leader starts retreat from “impossible” 2050 net zero goal

Published 15:14 on March 18, 2025 / Last updated at 23:02 on March 18, 2025 / / EMEA (Europe), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation, Power/Electrification)

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Britain’s goal for net zero emissions by 2050 is “impossible” to achieve, lacks a proper plan, and is driving up the country’s energy costs and reliance on countries that “do not share our values” — namely, China — the leader of the opposition Conservative party, Kemi Badenoch, said on Tuesday.
Britain’s goal for net zero emissions by 2050 is “impossible” to achieve, lacks a proper plan, and is driving up the country’s energy costs and reliance on countries that “do not share our values” — namely, China — the leader of the opposition Conservative party, Kemi Badenoch, said on Tuesday.


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