Low Impact
OCTOBER 31, 2021
The IPCC recently conducted a study into the combined effects of all the agreed targets of the countries taking part in the ongoing COP talks. Has there been any progress in reducing global carbon emissions since Paris in 2015? And it’s not all about carbon emissions. Also, most countries will miss their targets.
Business Green
NOVEMBER 17, 2020
The plan promised to deploy a combination of policy interventions and funding to accelerate the UK development of offshore wind, green hydrogen, nuclear power, electric vehicles, public and active transport, green aviation and shipping, energy efficiency, carbon capture and storage, natural carbon sinks, and clean tech innovation and green finance.
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Business Green
JANUARY 19, 2021
As Professor Rebecca Willis, a leading opponent of the mine, observed on Twitter this afternoon: "the untold story of this mine is the absolute failure of govt (both central and local) to help the local area and community develop a vibrant, zero carbon economic strategy". Nuclear power is essential," he told MPs.
Business Green
OCTOBER 27, 2021
There were notable fresh announcements regarding business rates relief for green technology investments, £1.7bn funding for a new nuclear power plant this Parliament, and fresh funding for skills, but these were counterbalanced by a hike in Air Passenger Duty and yet another freeze in fuel duty.
Business Green
APRIL 7, 2022
After weeks of speculation, the government is set to publish its plan to boost Britain's energy security later today, with fresh targets announced for offshore wind, nuclear and low-carbon hydrogen alongside measures to accelerate the adoption of smart grid technologies.
Business Green
OCTOBER 19, 2021
BusinessGreen rounds up the best of the reaction from the low carbon economy to the government's flagship roadmap for achieving net zero emissions by 2050. Drax CEO Will Gardiner said: "The government's Net Zero Strategy, published today, is a key step forward as the UK looks towards a zero-carbon future.
Business Green
NOVEMBER 25, 2021
How long since the Paris COP? Would Glasgow be able to rise to the Paris COP, or was that doomed to be a peak that never comes again? My COP-dazed mind wandered back. Despite the generous amount of ultra-low carbon beer on offer at the event in Westminster Abbey, it was a sobering speech. Thompson.). Five years?
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