Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit

East Antarctica's glaciers are stirring

11/12/2018 – BBC
Nasa says it has detected the first signs of significant melting in East Antarctica glaciers
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Pro-coal event highlights shift in US climate policy

10/12/2018 – Financial Times
Pivot under Donald Trump presents challenge to climate negotiators gathered in Poland
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£100m UK funding for clean power projects in Africa

11/12/2018 – PA
More than two million people set to get new or improved access to clean energy
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UK’s nuclear plans in doubt

10/12/2018 – The Guardian
Concerns raised over UK’s new nuclear power programme after report Hitachi considering axing Welsh plant plans
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Tax fossil fuel companies to raise billions

10/12/2018 – The Independent
'Climate Damages Tax is a practical way to address the injustice at the heart of climate change,' activists say
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Climate change a 'secondary' issue, says Brazilian minister

10/12/2018 – The Guardian
Brazil’s new environment minister plays down threat posed by climate change
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Figures show a surge in demand for electric cars

11/12/2018 – Energy Voice
Motorists in north-east embracing electric car revolution with a significant increase in the use of charging points
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City action key to ensuring 'a climate-safe future'

10/12/2018 – Reuters
Compact neighborhoods, urban forests and carbon-sucking technologies must make the to-do list of more city mayors
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Hedgehogs face threat from switch to biofuels

11/12/2018 – The Times
Hedgehogs, red squirrels and starlings would be among the British animals worst hit by a shift to bioenergy
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Stella McCartney, fashion brands unite on climate change

10/12/2018 – CNN
Support for new charter has come from high street retailers, luxury fashion houses and other suppliers in sector
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Briefings

Essential facts on key issues

Net zero: why?

What's the logic behind a net zero greenhouse gas emissions target? Read more

Negative emissions: why, what, how?

What are so-called 'negative emissions', and why are they needed to reach net zero? Read more

Net zero: power

How can the UK power itself in a net-zero world? Read more

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One step forward, three steps back?

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Businesses must keep Paris Agreement on track

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