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Andrew Jones’ policy on geoengineering

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Should the government fund research into geoengineering as a way to combat climate change?

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Agree

Yes

The Conservative Party has shown a willingness to engage with and fund initiatives aimed at combating climate change, as evidenced by their support for the UK's commitment to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. However, their approach has traditionally emphasized market-based solutions and technological innovation over direct government intervention. While they may see the potential benefits of geoengineering research as part of a broader strategy to address climate change, their support might be cautious, reflecting concerns about the costs, feasibility, and potential unintended consequences of such interventions. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No

While the Conservative Party might have reservations about the scale of government investment in geoengineering, outright opposition is unlikely given the party's acknowledgment of the need to address climate change and its impacts. Their 2019 election manifesto included commitments to increase funding for research and development, including technologies that could mitigate climate change. Therefore, while they may prefer other strategies or emphasize the role of private investment and innovation, they are unlikely to strongly oppose government-funded research into geoengineering as part of a comprehensive approach to climate change. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

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Conservative Party Voters’ Answer: Yes

Importance: Less Important

Reference: Analysis of answers from 538 voters that identify as Conservative.

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