The climate consensus crisis
In the wake of Cop29, the UK is divided on the green energy transition.
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Delve into the critical topic of achieving net zero with our collection of pieces, providing insights into climate change, renewable energy and technological advancements driving the transition to a carbon-neutral future.
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“Why wouldn’t you?” Joining the charge towards net zero
Sir Dave Lewis on leading two pioneering clean energy businesses.
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Emma Pinchbeck: “When I see pylons, I see protection. Not harm”
The incoming chief executive of the Climate Change Committee on clean power 2030 and the art of the possible.
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Ed Miliband’s net zero fantasies
Without a more honest climate policy, Britain will never be a clean-energy superpower.
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The government’s warm homes plan must include hybrid heat pumps and renewable liquid gases
Decarbonising home heating must make room for alternatives which support rural properties.
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Decarbonising the UK’s gas network needs a more nuanced approach
The shift to renewables is not one- size-fits-all. We must consider every option for a more sustainable future.
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A sustainable future must include a managed transition for the energy sector
Alongside the new government’s ambitions for its clean power agenda, it must ensure there is a plan for the North…
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Why critical materials could make or break Labour’s climate plans
The government's plans for clean power by 2030 hinge on far more than simply an increase in renewable energy infrastructure.
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The success of Labour’s green plans will depend on financial commitment
The new government's policy agenda was laid out in last week's King's Speech – now Keir Starmer must invest in…
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Dale Vince: shifting to renewables “needs no public money”
The eco-entrepreneur and Labour donor on the future of the green transition.
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What does Labour’s win mean for the green transition?
The party has achieved a seismic victory – but delivering on the climate agenda won't be easy.
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How Rotterdam is pulling the plug on climate change
More than three quarters of the Dutch city is below sea level, making it particularly vulnerable to the effects of…
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Alan Whitehead: “Clean energy is no longer on the periphery of policymaking”
The outgoing Labour MP and shadow minister for energy security on attitudes towards climate change, reskilling workers, and local power…
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Caroline Lucas: “The absence of climate policy from the election is unforgivable”
The outgoing Green Party MP on the election campaign, populism and her hopes for the next government.
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Why Ulez alone won’t be enough to decarbonise transport
London's deputy mayor for transport Seb Dance on investment, boosting active travel, and tackling anti-London politics.
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Peatlands are nature’s unsung climate warriors
These ancient landscapes have a myriad of functions, from carbon storage to biodiversity restoration.
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Martin Lines: “We need a new contract between government and farmers”
The chief executive of the Nature Friendly Farming Network on why agricultural practices must protect wildlife.
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Neither party is seriously addressing the crises the UK faces
Great British Energy announcements attempted to cut through the noise on Labour selections. But can the scheme succeed?
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The net zero transition is not a silver bullet
Green industrial strategy could benefit some poorer communities, but it's no panacea for decades of underinvestment.
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