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This is indeed the typical spin article. While in itself it is good that emissions are going down, most of the underlying reasons and explanations for this 50%
by mytailorisrich 3y ago
This is indeed the typical spin article.
While in itself it is good that emissions are going down, most of the underlying reasons and explanations for this 50% drop are actually negative or unrelated to "environmental progress".
- closewith 3y agoHow so?
- mytailorisrich 3y agoI think the peak was achieved earlier than most countries because of the switch from coal to natural gas when North Sea gas started to be exploited, combined with the decimation of industry at the same time and later. Further down the line, the economy has stalled since 2008. Sure renewables are growing like they do everywhere, but overall the energy policy, if there is one at all, is chaotic. So, to me, praising "environmental progress" and how well the UK is doing is pure spin.