On the UK willing to be a clean energy superpower
It takes courage for governments to advance their climate change agenda because it impacts people both economically—likely destroying some jobs in the short term—and personally, as changing habits is a difficult process.
In a slightly longer term, by 2050, for example, failing to make progress will hurt people significantly more.
It is reassuring that in the UK, climate change is a concern across a large section of the political spectrum. It is not surprising that parties genuinely caring for most people have bolder objectives.
It is also not surprising that far-right leaders do not care. They prioritize power over people. The only traits I can think of that would lead someone to deny the need for climate action are selfishness, cowardice and ignorance. Not the best traits.
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