Are we approaching a new wave of fascism?
How climate change benefits the extreme right.
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The vast majority of scientists agree that human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels that release greenhouse gases, are now the main driving force behind climate change, which is raising global temperatures and affecting weather patterns. Here you can find the New Statesman’s expert coverage on climate change as well as our analysis on activism, climate justice and the overall crisis.
How austerity devastated UK home insulation
Spending cuts in 2013 dramatically reduced the number of energy efficiency installations.
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The net zero opportunities for small business are huge, with the right help
In uncertain times, entrepreneurs need the right information and support to grow.
Rishi Sunak’s lack of leadership on nature is failing businesses
The UK’s stop-start approach to the climate and biodiversity crises makes it hard for industry to act.
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Michael Gove’s coal mine decision is a climate disaster – and it’s only the beginning
Britain’s first new deep mine in 30 years has perpetuated net zero myths that could lead to more fossil fuel…
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Cop15: the most important summit you’ve never heard of
This month’s UN biodiversity summit is a “last chance” for much of the earth’s nature abundance.
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The vast costs of the Qatar 2022 World Cup
Qatar 2022 will produce the same emissions as a developing country, with a price tag equivalent to the entire GDP…
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The UK still has some way to go to meet its renewable electricity target
The green share of Britain’s power is increasing steadily, but still lags behind Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal’s.
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Labour’s target of net zero by 2030 is impossible without planning reform
Finance is no longer the key constraint on decarbonisation.
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Meet the renewables installer who is training the next generation
Apprenticeships in sustainable energy can shape the future of the sector.
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How Johnson, Truss and the Tory rebels learned to love onshore wind
The winds of change are blowing in favour of this renewable energy source.
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Black Friday’s green dilemma
Can retail culture ditch the climate cover-ups and focus on getting the planet “out of the red”?
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Meet the manager of a heat pump company who feels like starting a revolution
In South Yorkshire, Emma Bohan is working to save the planet one pump at a time.
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Britons are reducing energy use to save money – and the environment
Exclusive Ipsos polling explores how people are coping with rising energy costs.
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Labour disowns “patronising and paternalistic” foreign aid
The party would focus instead on boosting employment and climate change in its development projects.
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Why we signed up to the ICS Clean Air Framework
We can’t achieve the NHS’s net zero goals without action on air pollution.
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Cop27 shows climate collaboration can survive dark times
Diplomacy is fraught and slow, but a new pledge on loss and damage shows there may yet be a dawn.
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Cop27: Everything you need to know about the Egypt climate summit
This year’s UN climate change conference has been one of the most challenging yet. Here are the key details from…
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The five climate pitfalls of the Autumn Statement
From higher taxes on renewables to inadequate energy efficiency, experts warn Jeremy Hunt’s climate policies are “damaging”.
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Cop27 must not ignore the clarion call for climate finance
Poorer countries face mounting debt unless the system changes.
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