In a speech at the Innovation Zero conference for technology entrepreneurs in London, Claire Coutinho will warn of the perils of net zero policies if implemented in the wrong way.
Net zero isn’t a ‘woke ideology it’s a serious thing’, says outgoing CCC boss
Achieving net zero will not require a “huge shift” in everyday lives but the politicisation of net zero will be detrimental to the economy, according to the outgoing chief executive…
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Government axes plans to introduce mandatory food eco-labelling
The UK government has axed existing proposals to introduce mandatory eco-labelling across the food and drinks industry. The decision to row back on the plans marks the latest eco retreat…
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Government ‘scares off’ green investors as Sunak backs new gas power stations
The prime minister will permit gas power stations to be built in the future, watering down a committee to reach a net zero grid by 2035.
Chris Packham to challenge government’s net zero U-turn in court
Chris Packham has been given permission for a judicial review in the High Court challenging the government’s decision to U-turn on some of its green polices.
UK government prepares to quadruple nuclear power by 2050
The UK government has set out a roadmap to quadruple nuclear power by 2050 up to 24GW, the biggest expansion in 2050.
Don’t ‘Cop’ out: Campaign urges Cop28 leaders to keep up on climate action
New campaign from Ecologi and Cassette boy urges Cop28 leaders not to “Cop out” on pushing climate action pledges.
Cop28: Prime Minister attends, accused of mixed messaging
At Cop28, the prime minister has announced £1.6 bn pound of climate funding but has been accused of mixed messaging. This follows his reversal of net zero policies including on heat pumps and energy efficiency.
COP28: Oxfam and eco-streamer WaterBear use film to amplify activist voices
To mark the start of COP28, Oxfam and short film eco-streamers WaterBear have released a series of animated films to amplify the voices of global climate activists.
