Net zero is often criticised as being responsible for high energy prices and for stalling economic growth. In her interview to Anna Bevan, Anna Valero argues that not only does net zero not stall growth, but that innovating and adopting technology that contributes to net zero enhances economic productivity.

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9 September 2026

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LSE British Politics

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https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/politicsandpolicy/net-zero-and-growth-go-hand-in-hand/

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