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Climate expert Chris Stark appointed to lead UK clean energy taskforce (www.theguardian.com)

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Labour has appointed one of the country’s foremost climate experts to lead a “mission control centre” on clean energy.

Chris Stark, the former head of the UK’s climate watchdog, will head a Covid vaccine-style taskforce aimed at delivering clean and cheaper power by 2030.

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero said the centre would work with energy companies and regulators and would be the first of its kind in Whitehall, following Keir Starmer’s plan for mission-driven government.

According to this model, ministers will focus on tackling five of the biggest challenges facing the country, one of which is clean energy.

Stark said: “Tackling the climate crisis and accelerating the transition to clean power is the country’s biggest challenge, and its greatest opportunity. By taking action now, we can put the UK at the forefront of the global race to net zero.”

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago

This is excellent news. Who knew that you could appoint people who actually know what the fuck they're talking about into roles that are relevant to their expertise. What a time to be alive.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Along with appointing Timpson to the Prisons brief, this is another really good sign of a government that cares more about getting things done than vibes. Although, the vibes are good, too!

[–] [email protected] 0 points 3 months ago

The appointment of Patrick Vallance as Science Minister was also a good hire.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (2 children)

Does anyone else feel a bit uneasy that a Key Cutting shop owner is now charge of Prisoners? 🤔🧐

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago

I know you're joking but if it's any consolation any padlocks you own can probably be opened by hitting them on the side.

But yeah as has been mentioned, timpson actively hire those that have been in prison and train them up. He's definitely rehabilitation focused rather than punishment focused, which is great to see.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago

Considering their progressive stance towards hiring prisoners and providing them skills, I am personally quite happy with the appointment.

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago (1 children)

Hey wow, is this what happens when people vote for a government that's actually not opposed to hard truths?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 4 months ago (1 children)

I won’t be holding my breath on anything meaningful changing with drug policy though

[–] [email protected] 0 points 4 months ago

Well, take your wins, I suppose.