We are at a climate crisis crossroads – we have to reshape the country profoundly

In recent times, we’ve seen the government struggle to plan for the next week, let alone next month or next year. But on one vitally important issue we have some certainty.

This country has passed a law that commits us to reaching net zero by 2050, which signalled our dedication to balancing carbon emissions. While some might say this is too slow, we can all agree that the direction is the right one.

So in spite of all the uncertainty around us, we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that on this most fundamental issue we have a clear sense of where we’re going.

Reaching net zero is the right thing to do – Britain must play its part in protecting our planet.

Read more:

https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/climate-change-net-zero-uk-economy-jobs-coronavirus-greenhouse-gas-emissions-carbon-b433827.html

Rt Hon Justine Greening

Founder, Social Mobility Pledge

Former Secretary of State for Education, Minister for Women and Equalities, Secretary of State for International Development, Secretary of State for Transport, Economic Secretary to the Treasury