The UK could still be a world leader on decarbonisation
Carbon capture expert Ruth Herbert on how to solve Labour’s green investment dilemma.
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The government must stand firm on heat pumps
Ahead of the Budget, the government has come under pressure to scrap the clean heat market mechanism. But to reach…
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Exclusive: Climate-conscious companies aren’t talking about net zero
Half of the world’s 2,000 largest companies have pledged to cut emissions. New research shows why they are keeping quiet…
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Capitalism will kill us all
Fossil fuel companies are destroying the planet – not saving it.
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How measurement can help turn businesses’ sustainability goals into action
Being able to track carbon emissions is key to reducing environmental impact and meeting ESG targets.
Pierre Friedlingstein: There are no “magical climate solutions”
Nothing matters more than ending fossil fuel consumption, says one of the world's leading climate scientists.
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Government short-termism may “jeopardise” net zero, MPs say
A parliamentary report from the Public Accounts Committee has criticised the UK’s lack of direction on green innovation.
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Refurbishing existing office space could support businesses and help the planet
Corporate building owners are opting for redesigns as they grapple with flexible working patterns and new environmental regulations.
How quickly are sea levels rising?
Swathes of Norfolk will be underwater in the coming decades, reveals an interactive data project by the New Statesman.
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How your IT can help the planet
As organisations look to more sustainable ways of operating, efficient technology can be the key to cutting e-waste and emissions.
The war on motorists is a myth
The Conservative defence of the British driver has deep roots: can our cities survive it?
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Ulez is a litmus test for interventionist government
From emissions to sugar, will Labour tax the public for their own good?
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How clothing repair schemes are fighting fast fashion
France is reducing waste by compensating people who fix damaged garments.
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Will carbon capture help us reach net zero?
The technology should not be used to justify more oil extraction in the North Sea, but experts agree it has…
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The carbon offsetting system is out of touch with reality
An investigation has found that many of the carbon credits on the market do nothing for the climate at all.
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To make carbon offsets work, we have to account for their uncertain impact
Carbon credits face powerful interests and complex science – we must assess the evidence.
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The Policy Ask with Chris Stark: “The government has undermined its climate message by giving the green light to new coal mines”
The CEO of the Climate Change Committee on public speaking, planning reform, and Gordon Brown.
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We should remain sceptical about carbon removal
Schemes to suck up carbon emissions may be essential, but some fear they could be letting politicians off the hook.
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Why communities are vital to tackling the multiple crises we face
Radical local policies can build the Green New Deal.
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“Nothing green” about soaring waste incineration, says former Defra chief scientist
Burned waste is marketed as “renewable” energy, but it produces more carbon emissions than natural gas and is no substitute…
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