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CCC Progress Report: Are any UK sectors on track to meet net-zero?
…missed. It adds that the Government should develop the “appropriate regulatory mechanism for HGVs” as soon as the ZEV mandate had been legislated. The Government’s response to the consultation on…
‘A wake-up call for Ministers’: UK’s green economy reacts to new CCC net-zero progress report
…surprising that the latest CCC report says there is an overall lack of urgency from the UK Government to deliver the net-zero transition. “The Government seems to view net-zero decisions…
‘A pathetic attempt to turn climate policy into a culture war’: Green economy reacts to King’s Speech
…Government must use the upcoming Autumn Statement to ensure the UK remains an attractive destination for low-carbon investment.” Dan McGrail, chief executive, RenewableUK: “We welcome the Government’s commitment in the…
‘This is idiocy’: Green economy leaders slam PM’s backtracking on key low-carbon policies
…an effective repackaging of ongoing commitments. “It is curious as to how the government intends for the UK to remain a world leader by retracting on commitments – Industry urgently…
Chris Skidmore requests emergency debate on North Sea oil and gas as criticism for Sunak rolls in
…develop new projects. This will be the UK Government’s 33rd oil and gas licencing round; the nation has more than 280 active oil and gas fields at present. The Government’s…
The key green policy gaps for the UK Government to close in 2024
The past year witnessed a significant regression from the Government’s commitments toward achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. This regression was evidenced by substantial rollbacks on critical net-zero policies including a…
UK’s new climate adaptation plan ‘too tentative’, experts warn
…deliver up to £10 in net benefits for every £1 invested. There is little in the way of new commitments in NAP3. Instead, the Government highlights work already underway in…
The Wildlife Trusts urge Government to honour unfulfilled pledges for nature
…promises The Wildlife Trusts’ list highlights ten commitments on nature made by the government that remain unfulfilled or require updating. Agricultural Environmental Land Management Schemes: The UK Government’s agricultural schemes…
‘A mixed bag on net-zero’: How did the green economy react to the Autumn Statement?
…is the signal of intent that will foster a shift in private sector investment and a commitment of government leadership to tackle some of the tougher aspects of decarbonisation. Investment…
‘Bitterly disappointing’: Scotland abandons 2030 climate goal citing credibility concerns
…Scottish Government to lay and deliver against new commitments as soon as possible.” Scotland was the first government globally to declare a climate emergency. Nevertheless, since that declaration, Scotland has…
Avoidable and botched: Green groups react to offshore wind omission in CfD auctions
…Government claims the projects will generate power equivalent to accounting for the energy needs of two million homes. The UK Government has reiterated its commitment to build 50GW of offshore…
UK pledges £1.6bn to international climate finance to support developing nations
…a collective commitment from wealthy nations to $100bn of annual climate finance to the Global South. This $100bn commitment was ratified in 2015 but is yet to be delivered in…
An £8bn problem: How should businesses respond to Sunak’s net-zero knock back?
…£150bn over the next 10 years to import from overseas gas producers compared to if the Government had introduced policies aimed at drastically cutting the reliance on gas. The ECIU…
MPs criticise lack of long-term plans for UK to reach net-zero
…government support for low-carbon innovation. The PAC also notes a lack of reporting mechanisms to detail Government and public finance support for low-carbon technologies such as offshore wind and nuclear…
Biomass Strategy: UK Government affirms role of BECCs in meeting net-zero emissions
…strategy, reiterating the organisation’s intention to deliver BECCs in North Yorkshire, provided the ongoing discussions with the Government “are successful”. “We welcome the UK Government’s clear support for sustainably sourced…
Energy, water and waste: What does the National Infrastructure Assessment recommend for the UK’s green economy?
…all councils. Additionally detailed were better battery design and recycling standards. The former has been shelved but the current Government has stated its commitment to the latter. The Assessment also…
Conservative MP Chris Skidmore quits over oil and gas expansion plans
Nearly a year ago, Skidmore published his Independent Review of the Net-Zero Strategy containing 129 policy recommendations for the Government. As the former Energy Minister during the UK Government’s enactment…
‘Another barren Budget for net-zero’: Green economy leaders react to Jeremy Hunt’s announcements
…energy crisis. “Tragically, the climate and nature crises have once again been sidelined. The next government must revise the fiscal rules to allow for the long-term investment the country needs….
Government rubbishes CCC’s recommendations on airport expansions and fossil fuels
The Secretary has today (26 October) published the Government’s official response to the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) most recent annual progress report to Parliament. The response claims that the Government…
German government passes €212bn climate fund
…government, the fund has risen in importance ever since the new government took office in 2021. To finance the projects envisioned in the coalition agreement, the government transferred €60bn of…
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