Chris Stark
Head of the UK's Mission Control Task Force for Clean Power, leading the nation's efforts to achieve 95% clean power by 2030. Previously, he led the Climate Change Committee.
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Feb 6, 2025 • 28min
The UK’s £200 billion plan for carbon-free power by 2030
Chris Stark, head of the UK's Mission Control Task Force for Clean Power, discusses the ambitious goal of achieving 95% clean energy by 2030. He shares insights on the balancing act between environmental commitments and political interests, including airport expansions and new oil fields. Stark emphasizes the importance of green investments for economic growth and the necessary infrastructure developments for a carbon-free power system. Despite the challenges, he remains confident in the UK's ability to meet its carbon budget.
Jan 10, 2024 • 59min
Chris Stark, Climate Change Committee CEO, on Reassessing UK Global Climate Leadership
Jason Mitchell discusses with Chris Stark, CEO of the Climate Change Committee, about the implications of COP28 on the UK's global climate leadership. They also talk about the role of the Climate Change Committee in advising the UK government on climate action, the challenges in translating climate goals into actions, the economic costs of climate action, and the challenges and solutions in decarbonizing home heating.
May 5, 2020 • 33min
‘Professor Lockdown’ Steps Down
Professor Neil Ferguson, key to lockdown advice, resigned amid breach scandal. TikTok stars talk social bubbles, while John Barnes and Chris Stark discuss football return timing.
