A year before the general election, Britain’s Conservative government has found itself at the center of controversy over its environmental policy. last wednesday The government has given mixed signals about its commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050which caused a violent reaction both in his own party and in the opposition.
Environmental policy in the UK appears to be in the hot seat as the Conservatives plummet in the polls after twelve years in power and Labor prepares for next year’s general election.
Goals that cannot be achieved in the short term?
Finance Minister Rishi Sunak already sparked anger in July when he announced hundreds of new licenses for oil and gas exploration and prospecting in the North Sea. It became known in the mass media on Tuesday evening The government has been considering revising its commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050. Rishi Sunak suggested that the UK would try to achieve this goal in some way “better and more proportionate”.
According to the BBC, the measures under consideration include postponement for 5 years of the ban on the sale of new thermal cars, planned for 2030as well as changing the plan to phase out gas boilers from 2035. In addition, a tax aimed at discouraging air travel will be abolished.
Interior Minister Suella Braverman said on Wednesday morning that the government remains committed to achieving carbon neutrality by 2050, but will take a “pragmatic”.
Manufacturers are still in the dark about thermal cars
The Association of Motor Manufacturers and Dealers (SMMT) has called for “Clear and consistent message” government, emphasizing that the uncertainty pushed motorists away from switching to electric carsdespite the huge investment of the automotive industry in this technology.
If confirmed, the move would be at odds with the government’s efforts to attract investment in batteries by creating “hubs” for electric vehicle production in the UK, which are essential to the energy transition.
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Source: Auto Plus
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