Truss’ energy plans torn apart as PM told she ‘does not understand’ climate crisis

She went on: “I know there are enormous opportunities ahead for our country in our drive towards Net Zero. We are leading the way in the industries of the future, making everything from hydrogen-powered buses to the world’s largest offshore wind farm.”

However, the Prime Minister also made comments that were perhaps at odds with her earlier statements, saying that farmers fields’ shouldn’t be “full of solar panels”. But arguably the most alarming move that Ms Truss has made is making Jacob Rees-Mogg, who has been accused of climate scepticism, the energy secretary. The move sparked serious concerns among environmental campaigners, fearful over his previous calls to “squeeze every last cubic inch of gas from the North Sea” and his support for fracking.

Shaun Spiers, the executive director of the Green Alliance think tank, told the Guardian: “It matters who is in the cabinet. Without strong proponents, the net zero agenda will be in danger.”

A group of MPs from different political parties have also sent a letter to Ms Truss have also warning her not to risk scuppering Britain’s chances of reaching the 2050 net zero target. The letter reads: “The decisions your government takes will have a noticeable impact on the lives of people across the country and indeed our entire planet.

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Article source: https://www.express.co.uk/news/science/1670984/truss-energy-plans-climate-change-net-zero-gas-jacob-rees-mogg