Sunak risks splitting Tories over net zero pushback
The Prime Minister is turning climate change into a political tool.
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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.
How will we reach net zero?
The Uxbridge by-election has exposed how divided Britain still is over how to decarbonise the economy.
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The Research Brief: How planning problems are slowing down the green transition
Your weekly dose of policy thinking.
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“It’s not that radical”: the planning reform that will unlock net zero
An amendment to the Levelling-up Bill is looking to weld the planning system to the UK’s climate commitments.
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How London and Boston are using their financial muscle to divest from fossil fuels
The mayors of London and Boston set out a vision for how major cities can lead the way to net…
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Unite chief: “I’ve seen zilch on Labour’s green prosperity plan”
At this week’s TUC conference, Sharon Graham and other union leaders reflected the split in the left over net zero.
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The Parliament Brief: The government is lobbying to delay an EV tariff cliff-edge
Post-Brexit, rules-of-origin regulations could hammer the electric car industry and the energy transition.
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Do heat pumps work when it’s cold?
New research dispels myths about this technology, which will be key for reaching net zero.
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Parliament is back: what’s on the agenda?
As MPs return from summer, here’s what to expect in legislation on the economy, sustainability and healthcare.
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Could Brics+ reshape the world economy?
Saudi Arabia and Iran are among six new members to join the alliance.
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The one that got away: what to expect from Claire Coutinho
The former children's minister is now energy secretary. How do childcare insiders rate her?
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Rosamund Kissi-Debrah: “Without Ulez expansion, more children are going to die”
The air pollution campaigner on her daughter Ella’s death and why Keir Starmer was wrong about London’s Ultra Low Emissions…
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What has the energy price cap got to do with the climate?
The move to net zero is contributing to rising bills, but should ultimately also help lower them.
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The Inflation Reduction Act, one year on
“Bidemonics” promises to re-wire the US economy. But is it delivering?
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We need to talk about China
The Asian powerhouse is often used as an excuse for inaction on net zero. Meanwhile, their push to renewables dwarfs…
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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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Brits don’t believe Rishi Sunak is serious about fighting climate change
The Prime Minister is out of step with the four in five people who say they are personally concerned about…
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Labour must not be the party of middle-class environmentalism
The same liberal voices that led us astray on Brexit are doing the same on the climate crisis.
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How to solve the UK’s heat pump problem
Britain has the lowest heat pump installation rate in Europe.
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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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