Andrew Gilligan: Scrapping net zero is the easy part

Andrew Gilligan, a writer and former No10 adviser, argues that while the Conservative Party has abandoned net zero, this is only the first step. He contends that net zero was a politically impossible and ineffective policy against climate change, citing opposition from Green Party co-leader Adrian Ramsay to a pylon line as evidence. Gilligan calls for a more rational policymaking process that prioritizes threats like economic warfare, pandemics, and tech power over climate change in the short to medium term. He advocates for climate adaptation, nuclear power, and climate engineering over net zero. The piece criticizes the lack of a serious policy platform from the Conservative Party on these issues, warning against a 'vibes-based' approach.