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‘Build back greener’: Boris Johnson to ban sale of petrol cars by 2030 – Sydney Morning Herald
Ex-PM Malcolm Turnbull said Johnson’s commitments were a reminder “that conservatism does not require climate denialism or a fear of innovation and technology”.
“This is a shared global challenge – every country in the world needs to take action to secure the future of the planet for our children, grandchildren and generations to come,” Johnson said.
The British government has committed to net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 – the goal includes huge boosts to renewable energy sources including wind power as well as new nuclear plants which are to be partly financed by China.
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull who clashed with his party on how to mitigate…
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