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Theresa May: Next Tory leader ‘must not take foot off the accelerator’ on climate

Theresa May: Next Tory leader ‘must not take foot off the accelerator’ on climate

Former Prime Minister Theresa May has stated that the net-zero transition and need to restore nature “should be at the top of the Government’s agenda”, imploring the next Tory leader to see sustainability as a solution to – not cause of – the cost-of-living crisis.

Boris Johnson’s green policy legacy: Net-zero hero or climate laggard?

Cabinet reshuffle: Kwarteng and Eustice retain roles as Rees-Mogg appointed ‘Brexit Opportunities’ Minister

Theresa May named as new Aldersgate Group chair

Former COP26 chair Claire O’Neill: UK falling behind on international climate engagement

Business leaders and politicians call for ban on non-food plastic sachets

School strikes, science-based targets and climate emergency declarations: Recapping the sustainability stories of 2019

Treasury launches Net-Zero Review to measure costs of decarbonisation

Brexit deal agreed: What does Boris Johnson’s withdrawal plan mean for green policy?

Report: Net-zero targets now cover one-sixth of global economy

Conservative Party leadership: What are the final five’s records on environmental policy?

Prime Minister agrees legally binding net-zero emissions target for 2050

Theresa May’s green policy legacy: Environmental leader or lukewarm laggard?

Northern Ireland asks for greater post-Brexit environmental protection under Environment Bill

Defra’s George Eustice resigns over possible Article 50 delay

Brexit: Green community warns of ‘catastrophic’ no-deal after Theresa May suffers historic defeat

London Mayor unveils van scrappage scheme for small businesses

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has today (18 December) unveiled plans for a new £23m van scrappage scheme, aimed at helping small business owners switch from old diesel vehicles to low-carbon alternatives.

Interface, Unilever and Coca-Cola among business leaders calling for UK net-zero emissions target

The chief executives of major UK-based companies including Interface, Coca-Cola European Partners and Unilever have called for Prime Minister Theresa May to set legally binding targets that ensure the UK reaches net-zero emissions by 2050 at the latest.

Michael Gove set to remain as Defra Secretary

Michael Gove will stay on at Defra after turning down the role of Brexit Secretary, according to reports.

Brexit countdown: How the green economy could fare in each possible deal scenario

With Brexit negotiations hurtling towards an uncertain outcome, and many questions still unanswered, edie investigates how the UK's green agenda could be affected in each of the three most likely scenarios.
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