Petition · past parliament
Repeal the Climate Change Act 2008.
Closed
418 signatures
What the petition asks
Impact assessments suggest it is costing the people of this country £18 billion a year and increasing fuel poverty.
It is vital that the Act be immediately suspended and then repealed. Clause 2 of the act enables the Secretary of State to amend the 2050 target, which could have the immediate effect of suspending it.
The 2050 target commits us to decarbonising our electricity, and could lead to the Government abolishing gas as a fuel for cooking and heating our homes, and
converting two thirds of our cars to electric. These aims would come at an astronomical cost. Since wind cannot significantly reduce emissions year-round (because of the need for back-up when no wind) and because solar power is useless at night and in winter, it would mean a vast investment in nuclear power.
The 2050 target commits us to decarbonising our electricity, and could lead to the Government abolishing gas as a fuel for cooking and heating our homes, and
converting two thirds of our cars to electric. These aims would come at an astronomical cost. Since wind cannot significantly reduce emissions year-round (because of the need for back-up when no wind) and because solar power is useless at night and in winter, it would mean a vast investment in nuclear power.
Timeline
| 30 May 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Nov 2019 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
418
Status
Closed
Opened
30 May 2019
Closed
6 Nov 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.