Extinction Rebellion tells politicians to declare emergency

Activists meet Michael Gove and John McDonnell in push for net zero carbon emissionsExtinction Rebellion activists have met leading politicians including the environment secretary, Michael Gove, and the shadow chancellor, John McDonnell, in an attempt to persuade the UK government to declare a "climate emergency".On Wednesday, the government's statutory advisers on climate change are expected to set out ways in which the UK can reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050, including reductions from transport, heating and energy production. Continue reading...