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Reeves says growth eclipses net zero as Heathrow runway decision looms https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/jan/22/rachel-reeves-says-growth-matters-more-than-net-zero-heathrow-third-runway-decision?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

So we don’t react until the impact of #climatechange is so bad that it’s negatively impacting growth here and now. And given the feedback delay is measured in years we won’t see that until it’s too late. These people don’t do science do they?😡

Reeves says growth eclipses net zero as Heathrow runway decision looms

Chancellor hints in Davos she intends to reaffirm backing of airport expansion despite climate concerns

The Guardian
Jan 22, 2025 at 7:24pmMastodon for iOS
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Perhaps conveniently Via Euronews: Global GDP could be halved without urgent action on climate change, report warns https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/01/17/global-gdp-could-be-halved-without-urgent-action-on-climate-change-report-warns

Wake up Reeves… you need to factor in the impact to GDP of #climatechange

Global GDP could be halved if we don’t take urgent climate action

People are already impacted by food system shocks, water insecurity, heat stress and infectious diseases. If unchecked, mass mortality, mass displacement, severe economic contraction and conflict become more likely.

euronews