The race to net zero: the UK net zero economy and the transition to a competitive future
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Uptake of net zero technologies in Scottish homes
Analysis of Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) data indicates that Scotland has moved ahead of England in the de…
Heatwave highlights need for natural defences as UK nations diverge in their tree planting performance – new analysis
After June’s hottest ever temperature was recorded, new analysis reveals tree planting performance diverging significant…
Government at risk of £13.8bn ‘Dieselgate 2’ over plug-in hybrids
A decade on from Dieselgate, Government policy to encourage plug-in hybrid sales could cost British drivers £1,000 a yea…
NESO call for more generation: comment
Jess Ralston is available for interview.
WWA: European Heatwave virtually impossible just 50 years ago - comment
Comment on World Weather Attribution study showing European Heatwave virtually impossible just 50 years ago…
Green economy tops $10 trillion: comment
Comment on analysis published showing that green economy tops $10 trillion: comment…
June temp record broken as Parliament votes on climate targets
Vote due as polling reveals public back net zero, but don’t think we’re even halfway to target…
Climate Change Committee's 'Well Adapted UK' report: comment
Comment on the release of the CCC's 'A Well-Adapted UK' report…
Chancellor to cut electricity bills for more UK firms: comment
Government is to expand electricity bill support for more businesses in the UK.…
Opinion
COP30 – where we landed
A first look at where we got to during COP30, and what landed, just after the gavel fell in Belém

Preparing for a warmer future - heat in the UK
As global temperature rises hit 1.3°C above pre-industrial levels, climate change impacts are worsening. We take a look at the health implications of rising heat in the UK.

The role of carbon dioxide removal in the UK’s net zero strategy
What is it? How will it work? What are the options? And what's ahead for the UK?