UK set to backtrack on net zero policies

According to British media reports, the premier wants to water down plans to phase out gas boilers from 2035 and delay the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars due in 2030

In July, Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak approved hundreds of new oil and gas licences in the North Sea off Britain's east coast, angering environmentalists. (AFP)

By: NewVision Reporter, Journalists @NewVision

LONDON - The UK looked set to backtrack Wednesday on policies aimed at achieving net zero emissions by 2050 with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak expected to water down

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UK set to backtrack on net zero policies

According to British media reports, the premier wants to water down plans to phase out gas boilers from 2035 and delay the ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars due in 2030

In July, Britain's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak approved hundreds of new oil and gas licences in the North Sea off Britain's east coast, angering environmentalists. (AFP)

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