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Pragmatic net-zero plans and fake meat for astronauts: Who said what at the Conservative Party Conference?

Pragmatic net-zero plans and fake meat for astronauts: Who said what at the Conservative Party Conference?

During this week's Conservative Party Conference in Manchester, Rishi Sunak touted his 'pragmatic approach' towards achieving net-zero, while Net-Zero Minister Claire Coutinho expressed support for a 'public-first' transition. Here, edie provides an overview of the discussions and announcements made at the conference.

HS2 pledges to use only zero-carbon electricity, but environmental groups call greenwashing

Integrated Rail Plan: £96bn rail extension and electrification scheme draws lukewarm reaction from UK’s green economy

UK Government commits to ‘nature-positive’ future following landmark biodiversity review

HS2 to create 127-hectare biodiversity hotspot to assist carbon reduction efforts

National Infrastructure Strategy: Government to deliver ‘revolution’ tied to net-zero

National Infrastructure Commission calls for climate resiliency planning and stress tests

National Infrastructure Strategy delay could spark net-zero planning focus

The Heathrow domino: Is Government nearing the promised land of joined-up climate policy?

Cabinet reshuffle: Is the promised ‘green budget’ in doubt?

Can HS2 comply with the UK’s net-zero target?

HS2 awarded UK’s first BREEAM infrastructure certificate

HS2 has become the UK's first infrastructure project to be awarded a BREEAM Infrastructure Scheme Certificate for its sustainability on Phase 1 of the project.

HS2 needs separate ‘ring-fenced’ budget to safeguard environment

Environmental safeguarding must be better implemented into the planning of the HS2 project with the help of a separate budget, MPs are recommending.

Parliament must account for ‘environmental costs’ of HS2

The "hidden costs" regarding the environmental and health impacts of the HS2 project have been underestimated, according to London Assembly Environment Committee.

Energy efficiency must be on par with HS2 and airport expansion decisions

The Government has been urged to make household energy efficiency the UK's top infrastructure priority.

Labour: Smart grid crucial to overcoming energy challenges

The UK needs a smart grid to achieve a low carbon energy future that is affordable, says shadow energy minister Tom Greatrex MP.

High-speed rail could offer carbon savings of over 70%

High-speed rail networks have the potential to deliver massive carbon benefits but only if backed by bold Government policy initiatives and the right development choices, concludes a report commissioned by three UK environmental bodies.

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