General election, net zero and climate policy with Simon Evans (Deputy Editor & Senior Policy Editor @ Carbon Brief)
Jun 13, 2024 ·
40m 29s
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With a general election on the horizon, the UK faces significant potential shifts in its approach to achieving net zero targets and build out of renewable energy and battery storage....
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With a general election on the horizon, the UK faces significant potential shifts in its approach to achieving net zero targets and build out of renewable energy and battery storage. The topic of net zero has become a key issue among political parties. Today, we explore the climate strategies of leading parties and how a change in government could change net-zero strategies. From the proposed 'Great British Energy' initiative to North Sea oil and gas licenses and the impact of global events like Russia's invasion of Ukraine on energy policy, this episode looks at the challenges and opportunities for the UK in achieving net-zero emissions.Quentin is joined by Simon Evans, Deputy Editor and Senior Policy Editor at Carbon Brief, over the course of the conversation, they discuss:
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- The role of media and journalism on net zero in a political climate.
- How the UK is progressing towards its net zero targets - taking a look at the successes and challenges across various key sectors.
- What a Labour or Conservative victory could mean for climate policy and targets.
- Insight into the public sentiment currently surrounding climate action.
- The UK’s stance on international tariffs on clean technology and the impact this could have.
- DeBriefed - the essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate change.
- Daily Briefing - a free digest of the past 24 hours of media coverage related to climate change and energy.
- The Carbon Brief Interview: Octopus Energy’s Greg Jackson
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