UK’s new NDC sets a bold bar, but risks being “undermined” by its own fossil fuel subsidies
Commenting on the UK’s bold nationally determined contribution (NDC) goal, Zahra Hdidou, Senior Climate Resilience Specialist, said:
“With a planet battered by severe floods, storms, and heatwaves—and a climate denier elected to the White House—the UK is responding by setting a bold bar for climate action at COP this year."
However, its commitment risks being undermined by costly carbon capture projects —a flawed solution that does nothing to prevent emissions while diverting precious resources away from renewables. Adding further insult to injury, the UK government continues to funnel over £5bn in public subsidies into fossil fuels, exacerbating the climate crisis.
The answer is staring us right in the face. At COP, we’re urging the UK to immediately drop fossil fuel subsidies, ditch the gimmicks, and urgently invest in renewable energy sources like wind.”
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