Petition · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Pause and review the net zero renewable energy development drive.

Closed 1,476 signatures

What the petition asks

Review net zero, and the associated planning practice and policy across central and devolved governments of the UK. We think local environment and local communities should be given greater priority in decisions.
We believe the current drive for net zero is being rushed, and that this could be at the expense of communities and our fragile natural environments like water courses, peatlands and other habitats.

We think the cumulative impact of developments are not currently being adequately considered.

We think this cannot positively contribute to addressing the climate emergency.

Timeline

30 Apr 2025 Petition opened for signatures
30 Oct 2025 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,476
Status Closed
Department Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Opened 30 Apr 2025
Closed 30 Oct 2025

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 1 Aug 2026.