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The Sun
2 hours ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Ed Miliband accused of scaremongering in campaign against Net Zero sceptics as he blasts critics
NET Zero minister Ed Miliband is accused of a 'shrill' scare campaign to smear sceptics. He blasted critics of his green policies as 'anti-science, anti-jobs, anti-energy security and anti-future generations'. 1 In a fiery Commons statement, Mr Miliband unveiled plans to make an annual 'state of the climate' address — warning rising temperatures and extreme weather were already hitting Britain. He cited a new Met Office report predicting more heatwaves, floods and risks to food supplies and infrastructure. And he claimed the economic fallout of global warming could reach £200billion by the 2070s. But the Office for Budget Responsibility estimates the cost of reaching Net Zero will hit £800billion by 2050, with most of that from lost fuel tax. Acting Shadow Energy Secretary Andrew Bowie blasted Labour for ramping up 'shrill criticism' and failing to level with the public. He fumed: 'Global warming is a global issue which we cannot face alone. "The global climate challenge will not be solved by the UK alone, and cannot be solved on the backs of British workers. "We are telling the difficult truths — they are running from reality.' Despite the Tories backing Net Zero in government, leader Kemi Badenoch has repeatedly warned sticking to the 2050 target could bankrupt the country. Conservative former leader Sir Iain Duncan Smith told Talk: 'The reality here is that the biggest threat to the British way of life is Ed Miliband.'
The Sun
a day ago
- Politics
- The Sun
Ed Miliband blasted over ‘nonsense' climate warning as critics slam £800 billion Net Zero plan
THE Energy Secretary has been accused of spouting nonsense for saying our way of life is under threat from climate change. Ed Miliband was attacked for his Net Zero plans as the Met Office said extreme heat and rainfall have become the norm. 2 A Royal Meteorological Society report showed the impact of global warming on the UK, which Mr Miliband called 'a stark warning.' He added: 'Our British way of life is under threat. We need to act.' Reform UK deputy leader Richard Tice said: 'Utter nonsense being spouted by scaremonger in chief Miliband using a series of dodgy data. 'The climate has always changed and always will. 'Much better and cheaper that we adapt to it sensibly rather than arrogantly think we can stop the power of the sun and volcanoes. 'Miliband's answer is to send us back to the dark ages, like cavemen. 'Reform's answer is to adapt smartly and cleverly.' Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho said Mr Miliband is the 'climate change threat' in the dash to meet green targets by 2050. She said: 'His plans will make our energy more expensive, offshoring industry to countries still powered by coal. That's bad for global emissions.' 'He will make Britain a warning not an example to other countries around the world.'
Daily Mail
a day ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mail
Transport Secretary admits she hasn't been able to afford an electric car... as she prepares to unveil '£700m of subsidies' to combat flagging sales
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander today admitted she has not been able to afford an electric car - as she prepares to unveil millions of pounds in new subsidies. The Cabinet minister- who earns around £160,000 - said she had not purchased a vehicle for about six years as it was 'expensive'. She also pointed to difficulties in getting charging cables from her terraced house - but said she would 'definitely' be buying an EV next time. Concerns have been growing about flagging sales of EVs and the potential impact on Net Zero targets. From 2030 sales of new diesel or petrol only vehicles are meant to stop - while from 2035 all new cars must be electric. Appearing on the BBC 's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show, Ms Alexander said a £63million fund would create tens of thousands of new charging points. The cash will help councils install cables under roads where there are no driveways. And a plan due to be revealed on Tuesday would see Brits given grants towards buying an EV. The scheme - thought to be worth around £640 million - could mean money off downpayments. The biggest grants are likely to target UK-manufactured vehicles such as Nissan. Similar subsidies were scrapped by the Tories in 2022. Ms Alexander said there was 'some good news' on EV sales, pointing out that as of June one in four new cars in the UK was electric. 'But we do need to make it easier and cheaper for people to buy an electric vehicle. So today we're announcing a really big investment, £63 million in charging infrastructure across the country, £25 million for councils so that people like me, who don't have a driveway. 'I live in a terrace house, if I had an EV, I'd be asking myself questions about how I would get the electric cable across to the car.' Kuenssberg interjected: 'So the Transport Transport Secretary doesn't have an electric car, but you're telling everyone else to have one?' Ms Alexander replied: 'I don't have an electric car, Laura, but I'm like millions of people in this country who, I bought a new car about six years ago, I'm thinking about the next car that I will purchase, and it will definitely be an electric vehicle. 'I'm not in the habit of changing my car on a yearly basis, expensive as it is, and so that's why we're making £25million available to councils so that they can provide financial support to households who want to put in a cross pavement gulley, so that you can safely run the cable across the pavement.'
The Print
2 days ago
- Business
- The Print
New RE policy to attract Rs 1.5 lakh cr investment, generate jobs: Bihar Energy Secy
Other key objectives of the policy are promoting new and efficient techniques for development of RE and storage projects, increasing awareness for RE integration, and maximizing stakeholder participation for RE development among others. Launched earlier this week, the policy for 'Promotion of Bihar New and Renewable Energy Sources 2025' aims to harness 23.96 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy and 6.1 GW of storage by FY 2029-30 through non-conventional sources and energy storage potential of the state. New Delhi, Jul 12 (PTI) Bihar's new renewable energy policy has the potential not only to attract investments worth Rs 1.5 lakh crore but also generate huge employment opportunities across the state, Bihar's Energy Secretary Manoj Kumar Singh said. Sharing his views with PTI, the secretary said, 'This is one of the most progressive policies in the country. Bihar will not only lead in the clean energy sphere but also make significant contributions to India's commitment towards Net Zero. Besides becoming one of the most attractive investment destinations, it will generate huge employment opportunities as the next renewable hub of the country.' Singh said Bihar is offering one of the most attractive policy regimes in the country and assures investors of policy support which will help them with good returns for their investments in the state. When asked about the expected investments and job opportunities, the official said the policy has potential to attract investments of 'Rs 1,50,000 crore and generate 1,25,000 jobs.' Replying to another question on the benefits for investors, the secretary said the policy introduces a highly competitive suite of incentives designed to attract investors and developers from across the country. These include a streamlined single-window clearance system to fast-track project approvals and comprehensive financial benefits such as 100 per cent reimbursement of SGST, land conversion fees, and stamp duty on lease or transfer of land. The policy also grants a 100 per cent waiver on electricity duty for 15 years and provides long-term open access for 25 years along with full exemption from transmission and wheeling charges. State utilities will bear the cost of transmission and distribution infrastructure up to 10 kilometers, with shared responsibility beyond that point. 'I urge national and international investors to invest in the state and avail the benefits of the policy. The entire policy is in the public domain. The government will fully support the investors to address their concerns,' he added. PTI ABI ANU This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
The Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Labour MPs tell Keir Starmer to cut Net Zero levies on industry or risk killing off Brit manufacturing jobs
SIR Keir Starmer must cut Net Zero levies on industry or risk killing off manufacturing jobs for good, Labour MPs have warned. They say oil and gas producers in particular are at risk of shutting up shop and being moved abroad because of the barmy rules. 1 The report is a major challenge to the PM's hugely controversial Net Zero policies. British factories are slapped with massive charges for every tonne of carbon they produce. But other big countries - including China and the US - have far lower levies or none at all. In a new hard-hitting report, the Commission for Carbon Competitiveness calls for these levies to be urgently eased to save jobs. Labour MP Henry Tufnell, chairman of the commission, said: 'We cannot afford to sleepwalk into a future where the UK achieves its climate goals through deindustrialisation, putting vital jobs at risk. "Britain needs to be able to compete with the big industrial powers, like China and the United States. 'To do that we need a level playing field. That is what this report is calling for.' They want UK companies to get free credits to produce carbon under the UK's Emissions Trading Scheme, and ignore the threat of legal action by the World Trade Organisation. Red Wall Labour MP for Grimsby Melanie Onn also backed the report. It comes after the OBR warned that the government's policy of hitting Net Zero by 2050 will cost an eye-watering £803 billion over the next 25 years.
