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UK Government back in court over plans to reach net-zero
…in favour of the organisations, citing breaches of the Climate Change Act 2008 (CCA) and mandating the Government to revise its approach to net-zero emissions. The Government’s revised plans published…
Outcry as UK Government eases water pollution rules for housebuilders
…of environmental commitments”. Similar arguments have been put forward by think-tank Green Alliance. RSPB’s director of conservation Katie-Jo Luxton said the changes could undermine the Conservative Government’s commitment to leave…
UK Government unveils bumper crop of farming subsidies, partly with environmental focus
…one-tenth of British agriculture’s carbon footprint. Sunak was joined at the NFU event by Environment Secretary Steve Barclay, who reiterated the Government’s existing commitment to a 10% uplift in average…
Was the UK’s Food Summit a missed opportunity for climate and nature?
…new pledge here. Upfield Europe’s president Dominic Brisby said the lack of commitment was “disappointing, but unsurprising”. He said: “While it’s necessary to address short-term issues facing the sector, the…
Report: UK falling behind in global low-carbon hydrogen race
The UK Government has failed to back its top-line commitments to growing the low-carbon hydrogen sector with clear plans for delivery, meaning that investors are now looking to the US,…
UK axes energy efficiency taskforce as MPs press for price crisis support before winter
…efficiency of homes, public sector buildings, corporate buildings and industry, in line with a Government target to cut absolute energy use by 15% by 2035. Government spokespeople have told media…
National Infrastructure Commission: UK should rule out hydrogen for home heating
…Advice urged the UK Government to rule out hydrogen heating for homes on cost grounds, especially for rural communities. Related article: UK Government ‘not properly discussing’ wind-down of gas networks…
What would the UK’s net-zero transition look like under Labour?
…top-line vision, he re-committed to several of Labour’s key energy transition commitments while also providing some new pledges and additional details. We use this information to plot out what the…
28 voices on COP28: What we want from the climate summit (part 1)
…real commitment to change. Businesses must work together, and with governments, to find ways to accelerate the adoption of renewable energies and enable rapid scale-up of sustainable technologies. “We need…
Loss and Damage breakthroughs and China’s vague methane plan: COP28 Action Tracker
…Action Tracker here. The second edition is located here. The third edition is located here. The numbers 92% of global GDP covered by net-zero commitments from nations and regions One-third…
Pragmatic net-zero plans and fake meat for astronauts: Who said what at the Conservative Party Conference?
…in 2019, a 30% reduction in meat is required by 2032 to achieve the Fifth Carbon Budget and the UK Government’s 30 by 30 nature commitment to protect at least…
UK Government not serious about closing EV Gigafactory gap, MPs worry
…Government response: Private sector responsibility One specific concern highlighted by the Committee was the Government’s stance on Tata’s £4bn investment in a new gigafactory, with questions raised about whether it…
Emirates Declaration: Landmark new sustainable food systems pledge backed by 130+ governments
Launched at COP28 in Dubai, the Emirates Declaration on Sustainable Agriculture, Resilient Food Systems and Climate Action reaffirms existing international commitments to halt climate change and nature loss while building…
UK Government launches new initiatives to accelerate EV chargepoints rollout
…new proposals to boost chargepoint numbers. The measures have been launched as part of the UK Government’s Plan for Drivers, a 30-point plan unveiled by the Government in October last…
Carbon capture industry presses Chancellor for uplift on landmark £20bn pledge
The Carbon Capture and Storage Association (CCSA) has this week made its submission to Hunt ahead of his Budget speech in early March, calling for a commitment to back the…
COP28 Action Tracker: Ireland launches infrastructure and climate fund as UAE shapes summit plans
…climate action and sustainable development. The last COP was hosted in Sharm-El-Sheikh, Egypt, in late 2022. Major new commitments were made on topics including climate resilience and loss and damage…
Defra unveils bumper nature package including new National Park
…encompass woodlands, rainforests and sustainable food production, aligning with the Government’s farming schemes and aiming to maximise economic benefits while serving on the nation’s nature-related commitments. The Office for National…
COP28: Can the UK’s leadership survive the fallout of its policy pushbacks?
…seen to drive results and play the pragmatic role it was previously known for?” Although the Government has pushed-back its net-zero commitments, it is hoped that businesses will spearhead accelerated…
Budget 2024: How can the Chancellor unleash a wave of private investment to green the economy?
…and bold approach to unlocking the £50-60bn it estimates will be required post-2030 to achieve the nation’s legally binding climate commitments. The vast majority of this finance will need to…
UK won’t drop £11.6bn climate finance pledge, Government confirms
…climate finance and we are delivering on that pledge. ! The commitment was first made by the UK at COP26. It forms part of a collective commitment from wealthy nations…
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