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…
Drop in UK self sufficiency shows clear signal of climate impacts: comment
Defra announced a drop in UK self sufficiency by value from 65% to 60%…
Electric Vehicle Excise Duty consultation: comment
To inform the design of eVED, the government consulted on the delivery of the new tax.…
More than 2,700 excess deaths estimated in England and Wales during May and June heatwaves: comment
Gareth Redmond-King is available for further comment and interview.…
'We're only 1% of emissions' – analysis finds claims in countries emitting fifth of global CO2
Poll: majority of Brits say countries under 1% of emissions should still take action.…
Green economy tops $10 trillion: comment
Comment on analysis published showing that green economy tops $10 trillion: comment…
More than 2,700 excess deaths estimated in England and Wales during May and June heatwaves: comment
Gareth Redmond-King is available for further comment and interview.…
Heatwave: UK's overheating towns and cities rank way below European counterparts for tree shading – analysis
Only Hastings and Guildford rank above European average for urban tree cover, with Manchester leading large cities in En…
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?