Is the UK really ahead in cutting carbon emissions?
More or Less: Behind the Stats
The UK Prime Minister has announced several changes to key policies designed to help Britain reach net zero by 2050. In a major speech justifying what many see as a watering down of commitments, Rishi Sunak championed Britainβs achievements to date in cutting emissions. But where does the UK actually stand compared to other countries? Tim Harford talks to Hannah Ritchie from Our World in Data and author of βNot the End of the Worldβ.
Presenter: Tim Harford Producers: Nathan Gower, Jon Bithrey Editor: Richard Vadon Sound Engineer: James Beard
(Photo: Smoke rising out of chimneys at Ratcliffe on Soar power station Credit: David Jones / PA)
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