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Teachers and trainers debate net zero goals at Bristol dinner

An English teacher from Bristol and a personal trainer from Brentford discussed climate targets and carbon capture during a recent meal in the city.

Dining across the divide: ‘He says net zero is a waste of money as we’ll hit 3C anyway. I think that’s nihilistic’
File photo Dining across the divide: ‘He says net zero is a waste of money as we’ll hit 3C anyway. I think that’s nihilistic’ Photo: The Guardian

Dinner conversation on climate policy

The two men met for an evening of food and discussion. One participant described the other as a nice guy despite their different political views. They agreed that carbon capture technology remains unproven at scale beyond current test sites.

Different views on environmental targets

One guest argued that setting impossible targets causes people to give up on progress. The other insisted that without a target, no one will work toward any goal. Both agreed that money should fund projects with the highest likelihood of success.

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