How did the Climate Change Act happen?

Update: 2024-05-01

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Why was the Climate Change Act such an important moment of UK leadership? Why did it happen when it did? And what were the politics that made it possible?

Amy talks with Baroness Bryony Worthington, who campaigned for and then drafted the legislation.

Produced and presented by Amy Mount.

Edited by Sarah Eldridge.

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