Pacing Themselves?

At the end of Cop26, scientists appear to be happy that the message is finally, after 25 or more years, getting through. Most, however, are concerned at the pace of change dictated by 'policymakers' (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/11/starting-to-turn-the-corner-optimism-and-anxiety-among-scientists-at-cop26). This is strongly illustrated by both the UK hosts and Australia. The UK government is clearly aware that transport is a major emissions problem. They appear so fixated, however, with the 'freedom' to travel, that their recent legislation actually encourages driving and short haul flying (https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/nov/12/britain-cut-emissions-tory-party-fetishises-travel). Australia have had a bad Cop26. They have been revealed as the 'bad boys' of the planet, with the highest per capita emissions of 'greenhouse gases' and with no apparent intention of changing (https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/nov/12/australia-shown-to-have-highest-greenhouse-gas-emissions-from-coal-in-world-on-per-capita-basis). Change is needed and it is clearly needed more quickly than is being currently seen. 'Ambitions' need to be ratcheted up but they are not a replacement for actions. You might say 'it's a marathon, rather than a sprint'. The 'window' for running is, however, closing fast.