The Brendan O'Neill Show 270: Ross Clark: The painful truth about Net Zero
Feb 29, 2024
Journalist Ross Clark and Brendan discuss the reliance on fossil fuels, dangers of climate alarmism, and green crusade against farming. They highlight discrepancies in actions versus words seen at COP 28 and the challenges faced by the UK's steel industry. The podcast also explores the future of nuclear power in Britain, youthful environmental activism, and the struggles of farmers amidst increasing environmental regulations.
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Net Zero Falls When It Hits Reality
- Net zero targets collapse when they collide with real-world costs and choices.
- Public support vanishes once people face higher bills or lost conveniences.
COP28 Rhetoric Vs Global Practice
- COP28 language shifted to 'unabated fossil fuels', admitting fossil fuels will persist with carbon capture talk.
- Many nations publicly pledge cuts while increasing oil and gas production behind the scenes.
Territorial Accounting Creates Perverse Incentives
- UK net zero uses territorial emissions, which incentivizes exporting emissions rather than cutting them.
- Closing blast furnaces shifts primary steelmaking overseas and simply relocates carbon output.