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The Prime Minister said the massive green energy site shows the UK is \u201cleading the charge\u201d in tackling global warming.<\/p>\n

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

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.”<\/p>\n

\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

The Prime Minister also defended the UK\u2019s record on tackling climate change.<\/p>\n

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

But he hit back, saying: \u201cWe\u2019re absolutely committed to our net zero targets.<\/p>\n

\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

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

And he urged major polluting countries to follow the UK\u2019s lead in slashing emissions.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe world needs to do more to tackle climate change.”<\/p>\n

\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.”<\/p>\n

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  \u201cSo I\u2019m calling on major emitters to dramatically accelerate delivery on what they\u2019ve already promised. Everyone can do more.”<\/p>\n

  \u201cAnd let\u2019s be very clear. The UK is leading the charge.\u201d<\/p>\n

  The Prime Minister insisted he was taking a pragmatic approach to spending taxpayers\u2019 money on tackling climate change.<\/p>\n

  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.”<\/p>\n

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  \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

  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

  He told other nations that they must keep on track in limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels.
  It comes as scientists say extreme weather in 2023 – the hottest in recorded human history – has left \u201ca trail of devastation and despair\u201d.<\/p>\n

  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

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