The climate debate is not simply “science versus denial”. Britain must weigh physical risk, energy security, household costs, industrial change and the consequences of acting too slowly—or badly.
The existence of climate risk, the UK’s legal target, the cost of individual policies and the fairness of those policies are four separate questions.
Separate territorial emissions, consumption emissions and accounting changes.
Model upfront costs, running costs, taxes, subsidies and distribution by income.
Examine storage, grids, backup, imports and demand during difficult weather.
Track domestic supply chains, competitiveness, carbon leakage and regional effects.
The statutory framework and carbon-budget system.
Assessment of delivery, risks and policy gaps.
Government emissions estimates and methodology.