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How can local authorities achieve net-zero targets by 2030?
Niall Gibson, building performance expert at IES, discusses how technology such as the Virtual Environment and Digital Twins can help local authorities achieve net-zero targets by 2030.
New Greening Government Committee targets for 2025
The Greening Government Committee has created new climate change targets for the period 2021-2025.
UN report finds that global warming will rise by 2.7°
A UN report finds that richer countries will reduce emissions by 12% in 2030, but they need to make a cut of 45% by that time or global warming will rise to 2.7°.
Climate report finds “broad exemptions” in UK fossil fuel policy
The International Development Committee published criticism of existing UK climate strategy today (26 October) - pointing out "broad exemptions" in UK fossil fuel policy.
Circular economy will help prevent climate damage and bring societal benefits
Wayne Hubbard, Chief Executive Officer, ReLondon, highlights the benefits of accelerating the transition to a circular economy and calls for policymakers to make it a priority in the build-up to COP26.
50% of UK drivers will switch to electric vehicles within 10 years
According to ONS data, over 50% of UK drivers are willing to switch to electric vehicles within the next decade - theoretically, well in time for the zero emissions by 2050 goal.
Study finds EU population “tentative” about petrol car ban
A Cambridge study finds that Europeans are on board with climate change policies, but find it difficult to accept personal changes - such as a petrol car ban or eating less meat.
Are green benefits enough to sell net-zero?
Catherine Hunter, Senior Account Manager at Aspectus Group, discusses why we need to reframe the conversation on selling net-zero past just the green benefits.
UK Government releases full Net Zero Strategy for 2050
The Net Zero Strategy for 2050, published today (19 October), contains newly fleshed-out climate policies from the UK Government.
UK heat strategy to “gradually” replace fossil fuel boilers
The heat and building strategy suggests that homeowners can access £5,000 grants from April 2022, to switch out their fossil fuel boilers.
Why nappy tax is not an efficient method to tackle climate issues
Guy Schanschieff MBE, Co-Founder and Managing Director of Bambino Mio, discusses why introducing a nappy tax on disposable nappies is not the best way to tackle climate issues.
How the 15-minute city concept can revolutionise London
Achieving a net-zero 15-minute city seems overly ambitious, especially in highly industrialised cities like London, but, David Watkins, founder and COO at DASH Rides, believes that solutions like integrating e-mobility could be the answer.
Climate leadership and a normative framework for political action
Here, Richard Beardsworth, Professor of International Relations at the University of Leeds, continues his series on the nature of progressive state leadership, pondering a new normative framework for political action and climate leadership.
UK creates new green rules for government contracts
According to the changes, beginning 30 September, companies bidding for government contracts worth over £5 million must commit to Net Zero emissions by 2050.
WHO leader says “there is no vaccine for the climate crisis”
A new editorial, published across 220 journals, expresses the climate concerns of healthcare professionals and researchers - with Dr Ghebreyesus saying "there is no vaccine for the climate crisis".
New greener E10 petrol now available: Here’s what you need to know
Fuel pumps across the UK have today introduced a new greener grade of petrol called E10, Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announces.
£450m Strategic Innovation Fund to deliver greener energy networks
A new £450 million Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund will deliver greener ways to heat up and power homes and businesses.
Quantum-enabled gas imaging camera to reduce methane leaks
A new quantum-enabled gas imaging camera will help reduce environmentally damaging methane leaks from the oil and gas industry.
We’re in a race on climate and major cities are leading
Angie Fyfe, Executive Director of ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability USA, discusses how thousands of stakeholders are mobilising ahead of COP26.
Climate change & the great humanitarian challenges
Climate change is behind all of the great humanitarian challenges. We must do more to combat it, argues Aamir Mumtaz, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Programme Manager at Human Appeal Pakistan.
