In response to reports that BP will slash spending on its net zero businesses and increase its oil and gas investments, Charlie Kronick, senior climate adviser for Greenpeace UK, said: “This is positive proof that fossil fuel companies can’t or won’t be part of climate crisis solutions; this conversation is over.
“The Climate Change Committee has said today UK emissions must be drastically slashed – the reality is now it’s up to the government to see this through and to ensure companies like BP pay their share for the climate damage they’re causing.
“The UK is seeing more and more storms and floods – with people’s lives, homes, or businesses ruined. Responding to the climate crisis can’t be driven by the whims of investors or the markets.”
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