Citizens urged to take strong but fair action on climate change

The UK’s path to net-zero must be underpinned by education, choice, fairness and political consensus, the first UK wide citizens’ assembly has told the government.

Members of the Climate Assembly, which published its final report on Thursday (10 September) after weeks of debate, said the government should start phasing out the sale of polluting new vehicles such as SUVs, and clamp down on adverts for highly-polluting goods.

The assembly, made up of 108 people from all walks of life and representing a wide range of views, was set up by six government select committees.

“Even in a year like this, with the country and economy still reeling from the coronavirus pandemic, it’s clear that the majority of us feel prioritising net zero policy is not only important but achievable, too,” said Sue, a member of the assembly.

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