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UK’s plug-in car grant scheme closes, with funding to be re-allocated to other types of EV
…charging infrastructure. March saw the Department publishing a new Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Strategy, supporting a stated commitment to ensure that all British motorists are never further than 30 miles away…
At a glance: 7 key talking points of the CCC’s net-zero progress report
…short of the Government’s commitment of at least 300,000 by 2030. The report states that “decarbonisation pathway should not be all about replacing fossil-fuelled vehicles with electric ones, it also…
Government proposes new standards for energy-efficient lighting for homes and businesses
…track, the UK’s climate advisors confirmed last summer. The Government is also reducing energy relief funding for businesses. The Government has confirmed that the next stage of the Energy Bill…
Budget Day: What does Rishi Sunak’s plan mean for the UK’s green economy?
…according to the RAC. Sunak said he was “not prepared to put more pressure on families and small businesses”. Sunak reiterated the Government’s commitment to end the relief on red…
COP26: The time is now for radical cross-sector collaboration to reach net-zero
…of time – so radical collaboration and forward-thinking will be vital in moving the world towards net-zero, beyond just making commitments. Climate concerns everyone Recent IKEA research shows that people…
CCC Progress Report: UK making ‘scant progress’ towards net-zero, with home energy efficiency a major pitfall
…how the central Government will work with devolved governments and councils to deliver net-zero. It also presses the Government to set out a full overview of the costs and benefits…
‘A concerning picture’: UK still set to miss every key nature target, watchdog warns
…These include measures to improve coordination across government departments and different levels of government; measures to improve data collection and collation and improved governance. The OEP also wants the Government…
CCC: UK must leverage up to £10bn of climate adaptation investment each year
…Government and a focus on short-term profits rather than wider benefits which come to being over the longer term. The paper calls on the Government to commission a full review…
CCC urges UK Government to close green policy gaps following COP27
…how it will meet its Global Methane Pledge commitment. Spearheaded by the US and EU, the Pledge involves reducing methane emissions by 30% by 2030. Energy production and agriculture (predominantly…
Germany unveils major electricity sector revamp, significantly boosting renewables goals
…this, the government presented a comprehensive package aimed at reinvigorating its faltering renewable power sector. “The package is an accelerator for the expansion of renewable energies,” said Robert Habeck, vice-chancellor…
UK Government set to shell out more for energy scheme as Ofgem confirms price cap increase
…effect on 1 January, would see a typical annual bill for a dual-fuel household rising to £4,279. However, the Government has reiterated that households will be protected from the increase…
80% of cities not yet 1.5C-aligned; more government support needed for local climate action
…their government or governments to deliver their climate adaptation plans, while the proportion was one-quarter for those needing more support on decarbonisation. Government support will likely need to be increased…
G7: What was (and wasn’t) agreed by world leaders to combat the climate crisis
…was and wasn’t agreed at the G7 Summit. What was agreed… Net-zero energy commitments On energy generation, a commitment to set net-zero targets in the 2030s, first flagged last month,…
Nine major policies from Boris Johnson that have faced legal challenges on climate grounds
…the green economy. In fact, some have even been challenged in the courts on claims that they breach the UK’s overarching commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 at the…
UK MPs propose bold policy wishlist for super-charging the energy transition
…organisating group Uplift as a “clear rebuke of the Government’s outdated and costly approach to energy efficiency”, timed to coincide with the end of Parliament’s winter recess next week. First…
UK Government firms up 100% clean electricity target for 2035
Johnson first floated the commitment on Monday (4 October) during a visit to a Network Rail site. It was then reiterated by Business and Energy Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng as the…
UK Government failing on green spending requirements to reach net-zero, WWF warns
…all government spending ahead of the UK-hosted COP26 climate summit in November. We won’t forget the government’s climate promises and, together with our supporters, we will hold the government to…
Scottish Government draws up plan for green recovery from Covid-19
…was confirmed. Included in the Agreement are measures to help decarbonise some of Scotland’s most-emitting sectors, including energy, transport and buildings. There are commitments to launch a £500m Just Transition…
Heat and Buildings Strategy: Scotland sets out investments to deliver net-zero built environment
…commitment and clear action plan on heat from the UK Government. Recent volatility in global natural gas markets further underscores the urgency of UK Government action in reserved policy areas…
Government glosses over MP’s recommendations for strengthening green jobs plans
…Government is taking a joined-up approach to the issue, working across departments and tackling skills and education at all stages of life and career seniority. The Government has this week…
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