Thousands lobby their MPs on climate and environmental 'emergency'

Kevin Barron, MP for Rother Valley, discusses the importance of climate action, emphasizing personal motivations and the need for MPs to engage with constituents. He highlights a significant public lobbying event in Westminster and recent parliamentary commitments to achieving net zero emissions by 2050, aligning with the Paris agreements.

Discuss the importance of social media in raising awareness about climate change as mentioned in the text.

What are the implications of the UK being the first major economy to commit to net zero emissions?