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Reports: Michael Gove offered Brexit Secretary job
Michael Gove is said to be mulling over a decision to accept the role of Brexit Secretary, amid concerns that Theresa May is facing an "exodus" of Ministers from the Cabinet.
Spain targets 100% renewable power by 2050
Spain's government has published a new climate plan that targets a 100% renewable energy electricity system by 2050, with goals that outstrip those adopted by the EU and a ban on new gas and oil exploration.
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Organic herbal tea producer Pukka Herbs has become the smallest UK company to have its science-based targets approved, putting it on a trajectory to reduce emissions in line with a 1.5C future.
Businesses accelerate progress towards renewables in drive for 1.5C world
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EU approves more ambitious renewables target, commits to palm oil phase-out
The European Parliament has voted to approve a set of new clean energy laws for 2030, outlining plans to increase the bloc's use of renewable energy and ban the sale of high-emission biofuels made from palm and soybean oil.
'Fundamental' agriculture reforms needed for UK to reach carbon neutrality, says CCC
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has today (15 November) urged ministers to implement policies that will "fundamentally reform" the way in which the UK's land is used, in order to create carbon sinks and accelerate progress towards carbon neutrality.
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