The pace of the U.K.’s transition to a low-carbon economy may be at stake in the general election this week. The low-carbon economy could contribute 13% of the U.K. GDP by 2050 — up from just 2% today. “Stable policies to grow the UK’s low-carbon market will be essential to turn this potential into reality and ensure our economy remains competitive on the global stage,”states a letterfrom Aldersgate Group, a green business association, that was also signed by Aviva, Siemens, and Kingfisher, the housewares retailer.

Prime Minister May’s government has so far remained firm in its its international climate change commitments...

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