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climate-change
BBC News
4 weeks ago
UK news

Chris Stark: Rishi Sunak has set us back, head of climate change watchdog says

Rishi Sunak's approach on climate change has set the UK back, risking falling behind other countries in the global effort towards net zero emissions. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Only odd weirdos' care about net zero, says Lee Anderson

Senior Conservative right-winger Lee Anderson dismisses concerns about net zero and calls those who care about it 'odd weirdos'.
Anderson urges the Prime Minister to ditch green levies and suggests an opt-in, opt-out system for fuel bills. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
3 months ago
London

Sadiq Khan under fire for 'slow' progress on net zero carbon emissions in London

London aims for net zero carbon emissions by 2030, 20 years ahead of the national target.
Carbon emissions in London fell by about a quarter between 2015 and 2021. [ more ]
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Digiday
1 month ago
Marketing tech

How embracing sustainability became a strategic imperative for publishers

Digital advertising contributes significantly to carbon emissions, representing up to 4% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Ad Net Zero aims for the industry to achieve net zero emissions by 2030, with support from organizations like the WFA and IAB. [ more ]
euronews
3 months ago
EU data protection

MEPs seek to limit use of carbon offsets for corporate greenwashing

Companies may face tougher restrictions on carbon offsets, making it harder for them to make 'net-zero' pledges.
Voluntary carbon offsets have become more popular, with the market estimated to be worth $2 billion in 2020 and potentially reaching $1 trillion by 2037. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

New funding for computer chips to boost AI and net zero tech advances'

The UK government has announced over £25 million in funding for scientists working on computer chips for AI and net zero technology.
The funding aims to position the UK as a hub of global innovation in the semiconductor industry and support the development of breakthrough technologies. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Truss's PopCon group splinters on launch but attacks Sunak's policies

The Popular Conservatism group's event experienced splintering and a lack of attendance by originally billed speakers.
The event included criticisms of Rishi Sunak's policies, particularly regarding net zero and smoking bans. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
Environment

Why your company probably shouldn't call itself climate positive'

H&M has rejected the vague concept of being climate positive and instead set a goal to reduce direct emissions by 90% by 2037.
Without a standard definition, companies may use carbon offsets to justify continued pollution instead of reducing emissions directly. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
4 months ago
Environment

The 3 phrases that are putting us deeper into a climate hellhole

It's that time of year again, when reflections and predictions reach a heady peak.
HuffPost
5 months ago
Environment

Climate Summit Ends With An Agreement - But It Won't Be Enough

The COP28 climate summit in Dubai ended without a deal to phase out fossil fuels, despite pleas from island nations
The agreement calls for transitioning away from fossil fuels in a just manner, achieving net zero by 2050 [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
4 months ago
Germany news

Berlin's plan for driverless magnetic trains derided by climate groups

Berlin plans to introduce a driverless magnetic train to boost the city's green credentials
The project aims to revive the M-Bahn from the 1980s and could have a pilot stretch in use within two years [ more ]
The Drum
5 months ago
Marketing

Cutting carbon emissions: What are the best ideas that companies have come up with so far?

Reducing carbon emissions is a core goal for the advertising industry.
Companies in the industry are collaborating on ideas and initiatives to tackle climate change. [ more ]
London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago
Business intelligence

One third of decision-makers recognise they must accelerate efforts towards 2030 net zero target

Decarbonizing the built environment is essential for businesses with 2030 carbon reduction goals and can help meet global net zero targets.
Sustainability is a top business priority, and partnerships are crucial for achieving sustainability commitments. [ more ]
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