The Climate Crisis Is Over—It's Time to End Net Zero | Matt Ridley
From British Thought Leaders by NTD
February 3, 2026 · 45 min · Episode 237
About this episode
Matt Ridley argues that the climate crisis is exaggerated and warns against pursuing Net Zero policies in Britain.
Matt Ridley, the acclaimed science writer and author, returns to British Thought Leaders declaring the so-called climate crisis effectively over. Ridley, who was labelled a "climate change denier" and canceled in certain circles for his views, says he accepts the planet is warming due to human activity—but argues it does not constitute an existential threat. He explains how a real phenomenon (planetary heating) was exaggerated, hijacked by ideology, and used to suppress scientific debate and dissenting perspectives. Ridley warns that pursuing Net Zero would amount to economic suicide for Britain. He discusses how science has become dogmatic for some and calls for a great British renaissance in creativity and ingenuity. While optimistic about the UK’s future, he believes people may need to experience the full downsides of current government policies before real change can happen.
People in this episode
Host: NTD
Guest: Matt Ridley
Topics covered
- climate crisis
- Net Zero
- economic impact
- scientific debate
- British renaissance
Keywords
- climate change
- economic suicide
- planetary heating
- scientific dissent
- government policies
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: British Thought Leaders, NTD
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