Andrew Bowie, the Conservative party's energy spokesperson, criticized the UK’s 2050 net zero emissions target as arbitrary and not scientifically justified. He indicated potential reconsideration of the UK’s participation in the Paris climate agreement as the party reviews its policies. Bowie emphasized that while they accept the need for net zero, the timeline should be flexible. Contrarily, experts like climatologist Friederike Otto assert that reaching net zero is essential to stabilize global temperatures and meet climate targets, underlining the scientific consensus on emissions reduction.
We are not climate deniers and while we believe in getting to net zero, what we shouldn't do is be hamstrung by arbitrary targets such as a date of 2050.
From a scientific point of view, net zero is absolutely crucial. We cannot stabilise temperatures without reaching zero new emissions in the atmosphere.
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