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Former MHK calls for climate change referendum

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Ex-Douglas South member wants to see net zero vote take place alongside 2026 General Election

A former MHK is calling for a public referendum into government's climate change targets.

Ex-Douglas South representative Paul Quine believes a vote should take place alongside next year's House of Keys General Election.

In 2022, government committed to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 35 percent by 2030, and reaching net zero by 2050.

Mr Quine believes the cost of achieving net zero needs the consent of the Island's residents:

Manx Radio has invited the Isle of Man Government to respond.

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