Navigating the Complexities of Net Zero and Fossil Fuels

This chapter delves into the ongoing discourse surrounding the net zero concept, discussing the clash between environmental goals and the practical needs of countries relying on fossil fuels for development. It highlights discrepancies in actions versus words seen at COP 28, where certain countries increased oil production despite environmental rhetoric. The chapter also explores the consequences of the net zero ideology, focusing on the closure of blast furnaces in Port Talbot Steelworks and the challenges faced by the UK's steel industry.