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While the government has committed to net zero by 2050, invested £30 million in community energy, and planned a 'Wildfire Summit', it faces criticism over potential approvals for the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil fields, a new Heathrow runway, and possible dilution of the ZEV Mandate. 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It highlights public support for clean energy and a desire for strong leadership against polluting businesses, while noting a lingering sense of identity and pride tied to the fossil fuel industry. 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CEE voters show strong support for wind (62%), solar (65%), and carbon dioxide removal (62%), with higher-than-average support for nuclear power (44%) as a means to ensure self-sufficiency and industrial competitiveness. The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) recommends a diversified approach incorporating 'clean firm power'—including nuclear (SMRs), advanced geothermal, and gas with carbon capture—to maintain 24/7 reliability and reduce dependence on external suppliers, particularly in light of Russia's war in Ukraine. Key barriers identified include a lack of funding consensus, as only 55% of voters support any specific payment option for the transition, and insufficient regional coordination on cross-border infrastructure.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000067#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Public opinion in Central and Eastern Europe is characterized by a tension between general climate awareness and immediate economic and security anxieties. 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