Alex Kazaglis, Principal at Vivid Economics, looks into the detail of new net zero emissions law

ECIU Advisory Board members comment on Government's move to put net zero emissions target into law

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Germany to back EU-wide target for net zero emissions

16/6/2019 - Financial Times

Support for going carbon-neutral by 2050 strengthens Europe’s climate leadership credentials.

18 EU countries support 2050 carbon neutrality goal

17/6/2019 - Euractiv

Growing support increases chances that deal will be struck at an EU summit later this week.

Pope Francis declares 'climate emergency' and urges action

14/6/2019 - The Guardian

Addressing energy leaders, pope warns of ‘catastrophic’ effects of global heating.

World’s top 500 companies set to miss Paris climate goals

17/6/2019 - Financial Times

FT analysis of Carbon Delta data shows only 15% of groups are in line with the accord.

Global firms accused of concealing environmental impact

16/6/2019 - The Guardian

Over 700 companies, including Amazon, Tesco and ExxonMobil, lack transparency, campaign group claims.

Aviation industry hears clamour for electric planes

15/6/2019 - The Gurdian

Shift from fossil fuels top of agenda for Paris air show this week.

Extinction Rebellion postpones Heathrow disruption plans

16/6/2019 - The Independent

Campaign group still vows to use drones to close airport for minimum of 16 days.

More fracking ‘will set bad example’

17/6/2019 - The Times

Tory leadership contenders disagree over energy plans.

Thousands abandon drought-hit Indian villages

17/6/2019 - The Times

Tens of thousands of people flee drought-stricken villages as record-breaking heatwave drags on.

Argentina and Uruguay reel after massive power outage

17/6/2019 - BBC News

Massive electrical failure left tens of millions of people in the dark.

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