One of the greatest threats to Net Zero is despair. By failing to report on record-breaking green successes, Monbiot feeds that paralysis. He should take a leaf out of Bill McKibben’s book, Here Comes the Sun, which counters despair with the reality of our solar future.

Calling this government a "disaster" is more than a disgrace; it is dangerous.

It’s more dangerous than any Mandelson scandal.

If we don’t get carbon emissions under control, stories like the Epstein files will feel like the "good old days" compared to what’s coming

He is calling the whole government a "disaster."

For a climate journalist to say that about the greenest admin in UK history is a disgrace.

It is possible to hold a government to account for its personnel without dismissing the era-defining progress they are making on the single most important issue facing the species: the climate crisis.

When 14.7GW of clean power is secured in a week, a climate reporter should be celebrating...!

Take Bill McKibben, a giant of the movement. He recently sat with Ed Miliband for Prospect to celebrate the "Costco era" of cheap, mass-scale renewables. McKibben sees the progress; Monbiot chooses to ignore it. A climate journalist shouldn't let a grudge bury the lead.

George Monbiot is a climate journalist. His job is to report on the material shifts in our energy reality. Yet while he obsesses over political "cowardice," he’s ignoring the biggest green wins in a generation.

George Monbiot has spent years demanding this exact type of "wartime mobilization" for the climate.

Now the Labour Govt that is finally making it happen — with record-breaking auctions and thousands of workers on nuclear and wind sites—he is calling it a "disaster."

Dogger Bank South was facing massive delays, but the govt has pushed it through to meet the 2030 mission.

This expansion alone will power 3M homes.

Sizewell Cwas in financial limbo for years until this govt secured the £38bn investment in July 2025.

Now, the workforce has doubled to 2,000+ daily workers.

That’s real pace that simply wasn't happening before the new funding framework was in place.

McKibben, a legend of climate activism, recently joined Ed Miliband for Prospect to celebrate the "unstoppable" solar revolution. While Monbiot throws insults, the actual leaders of the green movement are working with this government to deliver real, physical progress.

It is especially jarring when George Monbiot—who has spent a career complaining we aren't doing enough for the climate—calls the most active green government in UK history a "disaster." Maybe he should take a leaf out of Bill McKibben’s book.

It is possible to hold a government to account for its foreign policy and its choice of personnel without dismissing the era-defining progress they are making on the single most important issue facing the species: the climate crisis.

Just this week, we secured 14.7GW of new clean energy—enough for 16M homes. The boggest clean energy auction in UK history.

It includes 157 new solar projects and 28 onshore wind farms that were previously blocked by planning bans.

This isn't a report; it’s a national rebuild.

Look at the facts: Sizewell C has 2,000+ workers on site today.

Dogger Bank, the world’s largest offshore wind farm has finished installing all 554 foundation assets and is on track to be fully operational by 2027, with parts of it already spinning.

One can be deeply critical of the Mandelson appointment while acknowledging that this government is the first in history to successfully decouple the UK economy from fossil fuels...

At pace....

We aren't just talking about "paperwork"—we are talking about steel in the ground and turbines at sea.

This government is delivering the "Golden Age of Nuclear" you’ve spent 15 years calling for. To call them "cowards" while they build the very infrastructure you demanded is a disgrace.

Powering the Future Our new Advanced Nuclear Framework (launched Feb 2026) is a game-changer. It slashes red tape to fast-track private investment into mini-reactors, specifically to power the UK’s booming AI data center industry.

Wylfa Selected Wylfa in North Wales is officially back. It’s been selected as the site for the UK’s first SMRs, bringing 3,000 high-skilled jobs to the region. This is the most significant industrial investment in Wales for a generation.

The SMR Revolution The Small Modular Reactor (SMR) race is won. Rolls-Royce SMR has been selected to lead the charge. These "factory-built" reactors will provide flexible, clean power faster and cheaper than ever before. Real innovation, delivered

Sizewell C Progress Sizewell C is a massive success. We’ve unlocked £38bn in funding, making it the first majority British-owned nuclear station in decades. With over 2,000 workers already on site and 10k jobs coming, we are building for the future.

We are entering a "Golden Age" of nuclear power. This government has moved from talk to delivery, making the UK a global leader in clean, baseload energy. No more dither—we are building the backbone of a net-zero economy right now.

George, you’ve always said that anyone serious about the climate must be serious about nuclear. Well, look at the results:

Offshore Powerhouse: Just secured a record 8.4GW of offshore wind in the latest auction—enough for 12M homes.

Projects like Berwick Bank and Dogger Bank are becoming the largest wind farms on Earth.

2030 EV Target: Restored to give the industry the certainty it needs to lead the global market.

On your pet subject—the environment—this government are anything but cowards. They’ve done more in 18 months than the last decade combined.

GB Energy launched and investing. Onshore wind ban scrapped day one. Record solar capacity approved.

His best replacement, Burnham, isn't in parliament...

A lot of Christian nationalists are very pro Israel...

Ramsey MacDonald would like a word...

The difference between the parties couldn't be starker:

✅ Labor: Legislated 82% renewable targets into LAW, 120+ green projects approved, and $7B for home batteries.

❌ Conservatives: Pledging to scrap 2030 targets and "pause" renewables for nuclear plants that won't exist until the 2040s.

​Batteries: Grid-scale storage has nearly tripled in just 18 months, with over 3,700MW of new capacity added.

The third largest battery capacity in the world.

​Solar: 4.3 million rooftops is now Australia's biggest power station, outperforming the entire coal fleet.

Australia’s energy transition under Labor is moving at record speed.

​2021: Renewables were at 29% of the grid.
​2026: Aus hit a historic 51% for the entire last quarter. In just 4 years, we’ve gone from "one-third renewable" to "half renewable." This isn't just a plan; it's already happening.