Net Zero Report Sponsored Heating the UK’s 28 million households accounts for 14 per cent of our total carbon emissions; buildings are the country’s second-largest source of emissions. We must address this if we are to meet our Net Zero goals. The banking and finance sector is calling for a major ramping-up of action so that all stakeholders can [...]
New challenges create new markets – and net zero is no exception Michael mainelli There’s no silver bullet for reducing emissions, but, as a place that has always embraced innovation, the City has an important role to play, writes Michael Mainelli
It starts with a plan: COP28 and the transition to a net zero economy Political and business leaders, along with scientists and many others, are gathering in Dubai for the COP28 UN climate summit to focus on the urgent need for a rapid transition to a lower-emission world. To ensure that we don’t exacerbate existing social inequalities, we also need to ensure this transition is “just”. In other words, [...]
Net zero hopes are a fantasy without serious grid reform August 14, 2023 The government’s attempts to revive the UK’s North Sea oil and gas industry have fuelled debate across Westminster - but grid reform is key.
Relax some net zero measures, says Michael Gove July 23, 2023 Top Conservative minister Michael Gove has called for some net zero measures to be relaxed as he warned against green policies becoming a “religious crusade”. Gove’s intervention came in the wake of a Labour defeat in the Uxbridge by-election which saw the victorious Conservative MP Steve Tuckwell run a single-issue campaign opposing the ULEZ rollout. [...]
Tories ‘absolutely failed’ to lead debate on net zero, says minister October 3, 2023 Nuclear minister Andrew Bowie said that the Conservatives had “absolutely failed” to have a national conversation about net-zero.
Brits split over Sunak’s net zero delays, poll reveals September 21, 2023 The British public is divided over Rishi Sunak’s decision to delay some of the UK's net zero plans, fresh polling by YouGov has revealed.
Net zero push will put UK energy infrastructure in Chinese hands September 19, 2023 Net zero targets will put China at the heart of the UK's energy infrastructure - and that doesn't strike us as smart
Miliband hits out at Sunak over net zero policy shift September 23, 2023 Rishi Sunak “does not give a damn” about climate change, Ed Miliband claimed following the Prime Minister’s decision to postpone a series of green policies. The shadow net zero secretary said Mr Sunak saw the drive to cut emissions as an obligation forced on him rather than an economic opportunity. Addressing the online conference of [...]
Shell chief nets £8m as firm moves goalposts on net zero strategy March 14, 2024 Wael Sawan's pay packet totals nearly the same as that received by his BP counterpart