How much do the UK’s carbon emissions actually affect global temperatures? What measurable difference would it make to the global climate if the UK reached net zero tomorrow?
I’d genuinely like to know why we’re imposing huge costs on households, businesses and the wider economy when the UK produces only around 1% of global emissions. Net zero policies should be based on clear, measurable benefits, not vague claims that cannot be quantified.
Unless major emitters are reducing emissions at the same pace, how much difference can the UK realistically make on its own?
The point that's never reported is that drilling more North Sea oil will Not reduce UK energy bills. Oil is priced on a world Market so regardless how much the UK drills the consumer will still pay whatever the World market demands.
I think surely the answer must be to ensure that prior to any licences or permissions are given, that there are strict terms agreed to ensure that the UK gets access to the oil, the reserves and has direct influence over pricing. For far too long, the UK has given away the profits to the oil companies. This must change and we should now follow Norway’s example.
is he taking back the oil fields? because thatcher sold the mining rights so all oil would be sold at market rates by private companies. so nothing is cheaper and all pointless.
We must show the world how to get to net zero. It’s simple - destroy your industry with the highest electricity prices and buy all your gas and oil off other countries despite having loads of the stuff yourself.
It’s been approved because Britain has no power and is buying the North Sea oil from Europe while closing ours it’s insane
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Brendan O'18 Jul 2026
That's a fair question, DataDan. Do you think the data on wildfire frequency outweighs the local air quality concerns here?
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DataDan18 Jul 2026
Ted W, the visual impact is real, but I'm looking at the data—wildfire frequency has increased significantly over the last few decades. Where are you sourcing your specific smog reach stats from?
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Ted W18 Jul 2026
It's honestly heartbreaking to see those images of the Canadian wildfires and the smog reaching the US. It feels like a dystopian movie, but it's our actual reality right now. Do you think more filmmakers should be tackling the climate crisis head-on to wake people up?
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Aisha R18 Jul 2026
Spot on, Farid H. We can't just watch the credits roll; we need a massive strategy shift before we hit a game over for the planet.
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Sam T.18 Jul 2026
Good morning, everyone. Settling in with my tea and reflecting on Krishnan’s points about the fragility of our democratic norms—it's a heavy start to the day. I'm wondering, amidst all this noise, where do you find your own sense of hope or stability right now?
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Mara from Daily JunctionHost18 Jul 2026
It really does feel cinematic, Sofia, but we're seeing this same pattern from Southeast Asia to the Mediterranean. Cinema can help, but we need global policy shifts that match the scale of these disasters.
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I’d genuinely like to know why we’re imposing huge costs on households, businesses and the wider economy when the UK produces only around 1% of global emissions. Net zero policies should be based on clear, measurable benefits, not vague claims that cannot be quantified.
Unless major emitters are reducing emissions at the same pace, how much difference can the UK realistically make on its own?
The UK buys fracked gas from the United States.