More money isn’t the key to clean power by 2030
Labour's plans for decarbonising the grid rely on private finance and planning reform, not just public investment.
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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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How Labour hopes to make the UK a leader in green energy
At a roundtable, policymakers and experts discussed how a Labour government might deliver on its net-zero agenda.
At Cop29, Azerbaijan must be the anchor for 1.5ºC
Baku has the opportunity to rally the globe behind the green transition.
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New gas power plants won’t bring us energy security
Continued reliance on imported fossil fuels weakens our national resilience and makes us even more vulnerable to price shocks.
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Development finance reform: the key to climate action
A sponsored report from the ONE Campaign on creating new financial models that help low-income countries tackle climate change.
The key to net zero? UK-EU cooperation
With finances tight and growth sluggish, closer alignment would bring mutual benefit.
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Two thirds plan to make more sustainable lifestyle choices over the next five years
Polling suggest consumers increasingly see the benefits of switching to “greener” behaviours or technologies.
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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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Who’s afraid of cheap EVs?
The EU could instigate a damaging trade war with China over inexpensive battery-powered vehicles. That's a boon for petrol cars.
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The Policy Ask with Lucy Yu: “It shouldn’t cost more for a household to run a heat pump than a boiler”
The CEO of the Centre for Net Zero on the UK’s approach to AI, scrapping the heat pump tax, and…
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Data science can help developers design future-proof infrastructure
Businesses can use digital tools to better consider the impacts of climate change, political turbulence and technology.
What is the City’s role in the UK’s green industrial strategy?
A new report argues that government must take the lead to harness net zero investment.
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What do by-election victories mean for Labour’s policy agenda?
Some by-elections have lasting repercussions, but will recent victories give the opposition confidence to be more radical?
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The Policy Ask with Rhian-Mari Thomas: “Decarbonising air travel is vital to hit net zero”
The CEO of Green Finance Institute on her shift from physicist to investment banker, the importance of biodiversity targets, and…
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The EU is lurching to the right – that’s bad news for the green transition
Populist and nationalist parties are sweeping elections on the continent, threatening measures in the Green Deal.
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The Parliament Brief: are new oil and gas licences really a “good idea”?
The energy minister Graham Stuart was questioned on the government’s approach to fossil fuels and whether flying 3,500 miles to…
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How to make faster progress on sustainability in 2024
From tracking data to working with your supply chain, businesses can make small steps to big carbon reductions.
The problem with heat pumps
Heat pumps have been the norm in Sweden for 40 years. Why haven’t they had the same success in the…
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We need long-term investment in critical national infrastructure
From the UK’s energy grid to its waterways and transport systems, the government must make concrete plans for steady investment.
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Lord Deben: “Sunak will not reach net zero unless he changes policy”
The former Tory cabinet minister and chair of the Climate Change Committee on the government's approach to the green transition.
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