Miliband Warns Parliament of Climate Threats

UK Energy Secretary Ed Miliband has warned in Parliament that the British way of life faces a major threat from climate extremes, referencing a new Met Office report showing the UK's climate is now notably different from previous decades, with more frequent heatwaves, floods, and sea level rise. Miliband criticized climate and science-deniers, particularly in the Conservative and Reform parties, for hampering progress on climate action. NGOs and environmental groups have praised his stance, while critics from Conservative and Reform parties accuse him of scaremongering and pushing costly green policies. The government has announced plans to invest in clean energy and accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, though these measures face skepticism over their economic impact and feasibility. The Met Office report also emphasizes that extreme weather is already affecting people, wildlife, and food security in the UK. Some opposition voices argue that the UK cannot solve global warming alone and caution against the economic risks of ambitious net zero targets.