Rising cost of living tests UK's net zero ambitions

BBC - Nov 9, 2026

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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