UK
Blair: we cannot afford Net Zero
Tony Blair has warned Britain cannot afford Net Zero and urged the government to change course and prioritise cheaper energy. “We must prioritise cheaper energy and electrification over net zero and use what is left of our North Sea oil and gas resources,” he says.
WATCH BLAIR TELL TIMES’ RADIO THAT STARMER SHOULD RIP-UP NET ZERO.
READ OUR CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR’S TAKE ON SIR TONY BLAIR’S INTERVENTION HERE
Two thirds of Brits prioritise energy affordability over removal of fossil fuels
A damning two-thirds of Britons prioritise lowering energy bills over removing fossil fuel from the UK’s electricity supply, a new YouGov poll shows.
BBC forced to edit misleading Net Zero jobs headline
The BBC has been forced to edit its headline suggesting the CBI backed “green jobs”. In reality, the CBI’s separate consultancy CBI Economics was commissioned by a pro-net zero think tank to talk up the contributions of eco jobs. More BBC Net Zero propaganda.
International
Ferrari’s shares tumble 6% as they unveil first EV car
Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model. But the "Luce" has yet to win over investors, with Ferrari shares the worst performers on the Milan stock exchange on Tuesday, tumbling six percent following a presentation of the new vehicle in Rome. Meanwhile other carmakers have hit the brakes on expanding their electric ranges due to slower takeup than they hoped for.
Global fashion brands push back on Net Zero goals
Burberry has pushed back its net zero targets by a decade, becoming the latest in a catalogue of multinational companies to row back on environmental pledges.
Watch
WATCH BLAIR LABEL ED MILIBAND A QUIXOTIC FANTASTIST AND MOCK THE ENERGY SECRETARY’S CLIMATE LEADERSHIP DELUSIONS.
LISTEN TO MAURICE COUSINS DISCUSS TONY BLAIR’S INTERVENTION ON NET ZERO
WATCH OUR CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR DISCUSS THE OFGEM PRICE CAP
Etcetera…
Read: David Turver on the fake accounting that is exaggerating emissions reduction claims.
Tweet of the week: Claire Coutinho calls out Gavin Barwell, Theresa May’s ex-chief of staff, over Net Zero claims.
Read: Nils Pratley writes in The Guardian that systems costs caused by renewables are to blame for high power prices.
From the blog
FRI, MAY 29
Sir Tony Blair brings energy realism back to the centre ground
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The London-based Net Zero Watch is a campaign group set up to highlight and discuss the serious implications of expensive and poorly considered climate change policies. The Net Zero Samizdat is a newsletter summarising the latest issues - for more information, please visit the website at www.netzerowatch.com.
Blair: we cannot afford Net Zero
Tony Blair has warned Britain cannot afford Net Zero and urged the government to change course and prioritise cheaper energy. “We must prioritise cheaper energy and electrification over net zero and use what is left of our North Sea oil and gas resources,” he says.
WATCH BLAIR TELL TIMES’ RADIO THAT STARMER SHOULD RIP-UP NET ZERO.
READ OUR CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR’S TAKE ON SIR TONY BLAIR’S INTERVENTION HERE
Energy bills to rise by 13% in July
The Ofgem cap affects millions of homes on variable tariffs in England, Scotland and Wales, and suppliers are warning it could go even higher in the colder winter months without an end to the conflict. Ministers have blamed the war in Iran. Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives and Reform have said that domestic policy has left the UK exposed.
The Ofgem cap affects millions of homes on variable tariffs in England, Scotland and Wales, and suppliers are warning it could go even higher in the colder winter months without an end to the conflict. Ministers have blamed the war in Iran. Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives and Reform have said that domestic policy has left the UK exposed.
Two thirds of Brits prioritise energy affordability over removal of fossil fuels
A damning two-thirds of Britons prioritise lowering energy bills over removing fossil fuel from the UK’s electricity supply, a new YouGov poll shows.
BBC forced to edit misleading Net Zero jobs headline
The BBC has been forced to edit its headline suggesting the CBI backed “green jobs”. In reality, the CBI’s separate consultancy CBI Economics was commissioned by a pro-net zero think tank to talk up the contributions of eco jobs. More BBC Net Zero propaganda.
International
Ferrari’s shares tumble 6% as they unveil first EV car
Italian luxury carmaker Ferrari has unveiled its first fully electric model. But the "Luce" has yet to win over investors, with Ferrari shares the worst performers on the Milan stock exchange on Tuesday, tumbling six percent following a presentation of the new vehicle in Rome. Meanwhile other carmakers have hit the brakes on expanding their electric ranges due to slower takeup than they hoped for.
Global fashion brands push back on Net Zero goals
Burberry has pushed back its net zero targets by a decade, becoming the latest in a catalogue of multinational companies to row back on environmental pledges.
Watch
WATCH BLAIR LABEL ED MILIBAND A QUIXOTIC FANTASTIST AND MOCK THE ENERGY SECRETARY’S CLIMATE LEADERSHIP DELUSIONS.
LISTEN TO MAURICE COUSINS DISCUSS TONY BLAIR’S INTERVENTION ON NET ZERO
WATCH OUR CAMPAIGN DIRECTOR DISCUSS THE OFGEM PRICE CAP
Etcetera…
Read: David Turver on the fake accounting that is exaggerating emissions reduction claims.
Tweet of the week: Claire Coutinho calls out Gavin Barwell, Theresa May’s ex-chief of staff, over Net Zero claims.
Read: Nils Pratley writes in The Guardian that systems costs caused by renewables are to blame for high power prices.
From the blog
FRI, MAY 29
Sir Tony Blair brings energy realism back to the centre ground
Read More
The London-based Net Zero Watch is a campaign group set up to highlight and discuss the serious implications of expensive and poorly considered climate change policies. The Net Zero Samizdat is a newsletter summarising the latest issues - for more information, please visit the website at www.netzerowatch.com.
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