Five ways to improve net zero action – our new research highlights lessons from the past

Cycling is not only a way to reduce carbon emissions, it also has huge health benefits. LeManna/Shutterstock

The current UK government and its recent predecessors have shown a reluctance to encourage and enable lifestyle changes that reduce our collective demand for energy.

Fearing a backlash from voters, many UK politicians neglect key weapons in the fight to mitigate climate change. These include directing investment away from building roads to public transport, establishing reliable infrastructure for the charging and repair of electric vehicles, and making reduction of car travel a key priority for urban planners.