British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has stated that by 2035 Britain will produce energy exclusively from zero-carbon sources euronews.
Johnson stated in an interview that Britain has become a world leader in offshore wind energy and that there is great potential for other renewables and carbon capture and storage, so by 2035 the island nation will be able to switch to clean energy sources (renewables and nuclear energy) for their use. exclusive.
“This means that the UK will not be dependent on offshore oil and gas, along with all the whims of hydrocarbon prices and risks to the pockets of people and consumers,” the British prime minister said.
The Times previously wrote that Johnson will soon commit to the ruling Conservative Party to increase investment in renewables and nuclear power as Britain faces a crisis over high fuel prices.
Johnson’s statement is also significant because the UK will host the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow from October 31 to November 12.
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