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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Keir Starmer will attend Cop30 in Brazil, No 10 confirms

The prime minister will attend the Cop30 climate summit in Belem, Brazil, next month, because net zero is the economic opportunity of the 21st century, one that has the potential to reignite our industrial heartlands, create good jobs for the future, and lower bills in the long term. That's why we're restoring the UK as a global leader on climate action and green growth. And you can expect to see the PM driving forward that agenda at the summit next month.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Miliband defends clean power goal after energy bills rise

the government's drive to deliver clean power is "the best way" to bring down energy costs, amid calls from opposition parties to scrap green levies. The energy secretary told an industry conference the UK's dependence on fossil fuels was its "Achilles heel" and argued clean power was the only way to reduce bills. The UK government is aiming for clean power to meet 95% of electricity demand by 2030, and Miliband has pledged to lower average bills by 300 by that date.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Ed Miliband approves UK's biggest solar farm at Lincolnshire site

A 700MW Tillbridge solar farm in Lincolnshire was approved, set to power 300,000 homes and become the UK's largest solar project.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Reform council leader vows to lie in front of bulldozers' to stop net zero projects

Lincolnshire council leader Sean Matthews pledged to physically obstruct Ed Miliband-backed net zero infrastructure projects, opposing planned solar farms and a pylon corridor.
#reform-uk
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

AI accelerating growth in UK climate tech start-ups as adoption rate doubles national average

Artificial intelligence is emerging as a key driver of growth in the UK's climate tech start-up ecosystem, with AI-related ventures attracting record levels of funding even as broader climate investment stalls, according to new research by Sustainable Ventures. The study, titled "Advancing AI's Potential for Climate Innovation", draws on data from 3,345 high-growth UK climate tech start-ups compiled by Beauhurst and includes qualitative insights from founders, investors and academics.
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Majority of Tory members oppose Kemi Badenoch's net zero plans

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UK politics
#climate-policy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

After Blair's bombshell, will Labour stick with or abandon net zero?

Populist criticism of the green agenda highlights its elitism, and effective climate action requires taxing the wealthy and designing inclusive policies.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal Climate Change Act

Kemi Badenoch vows to repeal the Climate Change Act, abolish carbon budgets and the Climate Change Committee, prioritizing growth, cheaper energy, and natural landscape protection.
Online learning
fromeLearning Industry
4 weeks ago

The Role Of Digital Learning In Achieving Global Net-Zero Goals

Digital learning scales climate literacy and workforce reskilling to accelerate emissions reductions and enable effective action toward a net-zero future.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Labour must fight right-wing billionaires undermining net zero, says Ed Miliband

Labour will oppose a global network of right‑wing billionaires undermining net zero and accelerate the green transition, targeting 400,000 new clean‑energy jobs by 2030.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Climate change scepticism is rising. Will Starmer hold firm or buckle?

Political pressure, climate denial rhetoric, and domestic economic strains threaten the UK government’s commitment to net-zero and decarbonisation policies.
#north-sea-oil-and-gas
London politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Liverpool Street station tower block plan 'should be rejected on eco grounds', say campaigners

A proposed £1bn plan to build a 97m tower atop Liverpool Street Station faces opposition for sustainability breaches and failure to meet net zero targets.
#sustainability
E-Commerce
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

UK retailers risk 146m annual losses without net zero upgrades

Britain's retailers lose over £146 million annually by not modernizing their estates to meet net zero targets.
Agriculture
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Joanna Donnelly: Why I'm firmly on the side of farmers when it comes to climate change

Temperature neutrality prioritizes food production over fossil fuel use, causing debate among environmentalists and policymakers.
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The Contribution of Digital Technology to Net-Zero Ambitions

Businesses must adopt digital technologies for effective net-zero achievement, involving comprehensive changes across operations and supply chains.
#climate-action
#politics
#climate-change
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Tory shadow energy minister claims 2050 net zero goal not based on science'

The Conservative party's energy spokesperson questions the scientific basis of the UK's net zero target by 2050.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Carla Denyer accuses Labour of failing to challenge Reform UK's net zero lie'

Carla Denyer criticizes Labour for allowing Reform UK to misrepresent net zero policies as harmful to workers.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Reform UK urges energy industry to abandon net zero and focus on nuclear and gas

Reform UK advocates for abandoning net zero targets to prioritize affordable energy from nuclear and gas.
Environment
fromSustainable Bus
3 months ago

Chargers of 15 First Bus depots in Scotland and England are open to the public - Sustainable Bus

First Bus depots in Scotland and England will be opened to third parties to enhance electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
#kew-gardens
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Ed Miliband to tell MPs who reject net zero policies they are betraying future generations

Politicians rejecting net zero policies are betraying future generations according to Ed Miliband's forthcoming climate address.
#green-energy
Environment
fromSilicon Canals
3 months ago

Dutch-based SDS Separation secures 2M in Series A

SDS Separation secures €2M in funding to advance carbon capture technology for small and medium-sized emitters, supporting future sustainability efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Ed Miliband says Labour will win fight' against UK net zero critics

We're going to win this fight, and we're going to win this fight partly because of all the jobs that these companies are creating with us.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Reeves' review shows Labour plans to take on the right over net zero

Rachel Reeves's spending review commits over 60bn to the green economy, reinforcing Labour's determination to spearhead net zero goals against the Reform party.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Labour warned to keep spending review in line with net zero or face legal action

UK government spending review must align with net zero climate target to avoid legal challenges.
Upcoming spending review faces scrutiny for potential cuts to environmental commitments.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

James Cleverly takes on Kemi Badenoch over decision to ditch net zero targets

Cleverly rebukes Badenoch's stance on net zero, advocating for green technology integration in economic growth.
fromwww.cbc.ca
5 months ago

Canada Pension Plan Investments drops net-zero target after initially aiming for 2050 | CBC News

"We think it is really important to incorporate climate and incorporate sustainability into the portfolio when we take a long-term perspective and as a long-horizon investor," he said.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

From Send to cycle lanes, how Reform may try to change English councils

"Our approach will involve multiple tactics, we will attack, hinder, delay, obstruct—anything to block solar and wind energy initiatives," asserted Reform's deputy leader.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Tony Blair risks sending absolutely wrong message, says climate expert

Blair's warning against phasing out fossil fuels has sparked backlash from climate experts advocating for immediate and focused climate action.
Media industry
fromTechRadar
6 months ago

Sustainability Week: How AI boosts digital advertising performance while cutting CO2 emissions

Digital advertising contributes significantly to carbon emissions, highlighting the need for industry-wide optimization to meet net-zero goals.
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