{"id":121021,"date":"2023-12-02T07:41:05","date_gmt":"2023-12-02T07:41:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/?p=121021"},"modified":"2023-12-02T07:41:05","modified_gmt":"2023-12-02T07:41:05","slug":"rishi-sunak-unveils-11bn-deal-for-worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogcamlodipine.com\/politics\/rishi-sunak-unveils-11bn-deal-for-worlds-largest-offshore-wind-farm\/","title":{"rendered":"Rishi Sunak unveils \u00a311bn deal for world&#8217;s largest offshore wind farm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/139\/590x\/secondary\/5095826.jpg?r=1701471220486\"><\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister said the massive green energy site shows the UK is \u201cleading the charge\u201d in tackling global warming.<\/p>\n<p>He said the Dogger Bank windfarm will be built thanks to a deal between the UAE-state owned Masdar and German-based renewable energy firm RWE.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at a press conference at the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, Mr Sunak said: \u201cI\u2019m pleased to announce a new deal between Masdar and RWE which includes a commitment to jointly invest up to \u00a311 billion into the UK\u2019s new wind farm at Dogger Bank, which will be the biggest in the world.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a huge boost for UK renewables, creating more jobs, helping to power three million homes and increasing our energy security.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister also defended the UK\u2019s record on tackling climate change.<\/p>\n<p>He has faced criticism for slowing the pace at which petrol and diesel cars are phased out and the switch away from fossil fuel household boilers.<\/p>\n<p>But he hit back, saying: \u201cWe\u2019re absolutely committed to our net zero targets.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve already decarbonised faster than any other major economy. Our emissions are down 48 per cent since 1990, compared to limited cuts from others and a 300 per cent increase from China.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He confirmed a \u00a31.6 billion commitment for renewable energy, \u201cgreen innovation\u201d and forests \u201cbecause we can\u2019t tackle climate change without nature\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>And he urged major polluting countries to follow the UK\u2019s lead in slashing emissions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe world needs to do more to tackle climate change.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019ve made real progress, including at the Glasgow summit. But the climate science and mounting evidence of climate-related disasters show that we\u2019re not moving quickly or effectively enough.&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo I\u2019m calling on major emitters to dramatically accelerate delivery on what they\u2019ve already promised. Everyone can do more.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAnd let\u2019s be very clear. The UK is leading the charge.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Prime Minister insisted he was taking a pragmatic approach to spending taxpayers\u2019 money on tackling climate change.<\/p>\n<p>Asked how he could afford his commitments, Rishi Sunak said: \u201cWe can be pragmatic about our approach to helping everyone and still be a world leader, but also make sure we prioritise the needs of people at home.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>Everyone&#8217;s saying same thing about King&#8217;s tie &#8211; &#8216;Is he having a dig at Sunak?&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThat\u2019s the balance that I\u2019ve struck. That\u2019s what I will do as Prime Minister and again, both the aid decision and the net zero decision, I think show that attitude, making it actually real for people at home.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Mr Sunak used his whistle-stop trip to the United Arab Emirates to call for an \u201cera of action\u201d to help save the planet from the ravages of rising temperatures.<\/p>\n<p>He told other nations that they must keep on track in limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels.<br \/>It comes as scientists say extreme weather in 2023 &#8211; the hottest in recorded human history &#8211; has left \u201ca trail of devastation and despair\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Sir Keir Starmer, who was also attending the climate summit, hit out at the PM, saying he is \u201cretreating\u201d on his green commitments.<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/news\/politics\/1841316\/Rishi-Sunak-unveils-11bn-deal-for-world-s-largest-offshore-wind-farm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Prime Minister said the massive green energy site shows the UK is \u201cleading the charge\u201d in tackling global warming. 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