Greta Thunberg has warned that 40C heatwaves in the UK are “only the beginning” and says Britain’s leaders have “their heads completely buried in the sand” regarding climate change.
  • BigTwerp@feddit.ukEnglish
    5·
    8 hours ago

    You have to admire her ability to talk so passionately about a subject she apparently knows nothing about.

    The UK has one of the highest reduction in co2 emissions in the developed world and the current government has bought forward targets and introduced an unprecedented level of direct investment to make that continue.

    In simple terms there are about 65 countries with a higher per capita co2 emissions than the UK. UK emissions have reduced by about 4% per year for several years running whereas countries like India and China are increasing in double digits.

    UK should be applauded for doing more than it’s fair share.

    Useful quick reference for anyone who cares:

    https://www.worldometers.info/co2-emissions/co2-emissions-by-country/

    • x00z@lemmy.worldEnglish
      101·
      23 hours ago

      But then you would not know about what happens next that will amaze you!

  • DrCake@lemmy.worldEnglish
    71·
    23 hours ago

    And despite that, the same UK government just today passed the 7th Carbon Budget that aims to cut emissions by 87% by 2040. They are also bringing forward the next “clean energy auction” to get more renewable investment. Plus loads of upgrades to the grid to get more renewable energy to where it’s needed.

    Granted they delayed the fuel duty increase but I feel like you can’t really blame this current government over much climate related.