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Rising cost of living tests UK's net zero ambitions

Rising cost of living tests UK's net zero ambitions
BBC Science Monday 09 November 2026, 13:42 UTC 1 min read
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From floods to wildfires to heatwaves, 2026 is the year it became hard to ignore the impact of climate change on UK weather. But will soaring living costs affect the government’s commitment to tackling climate change?

From floods to wildfires to heatwaves, 2026 is the year it became hard to ignore the impact of climate change on UK weather. But will soaring living costs affect the government’s commitment to tackling climate change?
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