Tony Blair warns against short-term strategies for phasing out fossil fuels, emphasizing that such approaches would fail. He calls for a pragmatic shift toward technological solutions, like carbon capture, rather than relying primarily on renewables. Blair critiques current climate actions as irrational and notes that support for net zero policies is waning among the public. This sentiment reflects broader economic concerns. While Labour claims popularity in climate initiatives, there is a risk of losing left-leaning voters to the Greens, especially against the backdrop of rising global fossil fuel demand.
Blair emphasized that strategies based on phasing out fossil fuels too quickly or limiting consumption are bound to fail, advocating for a pragmatic focus on technological solutions.
He expressed concern that the current climate debate is irrational, indicating a shift in public perception against net zero policies, which are seen by many as unaffordable.
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