British voters: yes to Net Zero, but not if it costs us

A new poll shows how shallow support is for green policies

The UK population is overwhelmingly in favour of the aim to reduce carbon emissions to Net Zero by 2050, but flips to strong opposition if the policy imposes any “additional costs on ordinary people”, according to new polling.

As Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announces his intention to expand carbon capture and increase the amount of oil and gas drilling in the North Sea, the results show a preference for the general goal of Net Zero, rather than any commitment to the policies which would be necessary to deliver it. While over 70% support the broader aim, less than half (42%) agree with the decision to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars after 2030.

The survey, carried out by YouGov, asked 2000 adults from across the UK how they felt about the Government’s green agenda. As well as the marginal opposition to banning petrol cars, only 42% of respondents support the phasing out of new gas boilers, which is due to begin in 2035.

The heat wave in the US is estimated to have cost around $42 Billion in lost productivity. The unexpected cost of doing nothing.

Frank wrote on Aug 2^nd, 2023 at 9:04pm:


No Dim Frank, why would you think that? But sometimes it is.  Week after week of record air and sea temperatures is rather suspicious.

Should I have replied twice ?  Or was that just from the concussions ?