Ed Miliband delivers defiant defence of Britain's role in tackling climate crisis
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Ed Miliband made a passionate argument for climate action, highlighting the UK's leadership in reducing emissions through the 2008 Climate Change Act. He noted the breakdown of the cross-party climate consensus with the Tories' plans to abandon net zero targets. Miliband countered climate deniers and emphasized the sobering facts of a changing climate, urging Britain to take responsibility. He revealed connections between right-wing politicians and fossil fuel interests. His annual addresses will be informed by the Met Office state of the climate report, presenting alarming findings on climate extremes.
Miliband made a passionate case for climate action, emphasizing the UK's leadership through the 2008 Climate Change Act and legally binding nature targets.
He stated, 'To those who say Britain cannot make a difference, I say you are wrong, stop talking our country down, British leadership matters.'
The cross-party climate consensus has broken, with Tories planning to ditch net zero targets while reform politicians question humanmade climate change.
Miliband warns against climate deniers, calling out their unscientific messages and linking his speeches to the Met Office state of the climate report.
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