Announcing a target to cut greenhouse gases by at least 100% below 1990 levels in 2050 is a necessary step to tackle the climate emergency. But it won't be enough on its own.
Theresa May unveils target to halve energy usage of new buildings by 2030 as she talks up plans to place UK at forefront of global scientific research and technological development.
Donald Trump has said the United States could re-enter the Paris climate change agreement – and that he would have taken a "tougher stand" in Brexit negotiations than Theresa May.
The idea that this pro-fracking, badger-culling government is committed to the environment looks as empty as one of Michael Gove's reusable coffee cups.