Labour's Ed Miliband insists the global shift to Net Zero is 'unstoppable' even as Donald Trump withdraws the US from the Paris climate agreement. Miliband acknowledges the world isn't moving fast enough but highlights the global momentum towards renewable energy.
Labour's Ed Miliband has warned Donald Trump the world's transition to Net Zero is 'unstoppable' - despite the US President pulling out of the Paris climate agreement.
But, having promised to 'drill baby drill' during his victorious election campaign, Mr Trump wants to boost US oil and gas production and reverse climate rules. The Cabinet minister was challenged about major polluters - such as China, India and the US - appearing 'somewhat less interested in climate leadership' than the UK.
Appearing before the House of Lords' Environment and Climate Change Committee, Mr Miliband replied: 'It's interesting this, because... I've been at this a long time. 'One that the transition is unstoppable and, secondly, it's not going nearly fast enough. I think both truths are correct. The world is moving.
'But the world is moving and I think part of the role of UK leadership here is to do the right thing at home, because it's the right thing for energy security.
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