23 August 2024, 12:24

By John Caudwell

The clock is ticking on climate change. The world is getting hotter, with 15 national temperature records having already been broken in 2024. The UK, like many nations, has pledged to achieve ambitious Net Zero targets by 2050.

Such targets demand a radical transformation, in which countries transition away from fossil fuels and embrace a clean energy future. This is not only good for the planet, it is the commercially smart choice. Countries around the world are competing to be the global leader in green tech and innovation, to create sustainable jobs, and invest in their future. The countries that succeed in this race will benefit enormously, and a clean energy future is also good for domestic energy resilience.

At the moment, Britain is sitting on the sidelines letting other countries reap the rewards of this economic opportunity. China, the US, and parts of Europe are storming ahead. We must leverage our strengths and invest in order to be competitive in the global race for green technology.

We also need the government to be clear and bold in its vision in order to attract inward investment. In doing so, the public should be reassured and reminded that international companies making the UK their base is a positive........

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