The Scottish Net Zero Economy in 2025
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3,000 businesses now driving Scotland’s net zero economy – analysis
From Perth and Kinross to East Lothian and Aberdeen, hundreds of businesses, 90% small and medium-sized, are now involve…
Impact of heat stress on food chains and farm animals: comments
ECIU and other experts comment on the impact of heat stress on the food system and farmed animals.…
Autotrader says new EVs cheaper than new petrols for second month running: comment
Autotrader says new EVs are, on average, cheaper than new petrol cars for second month running and that, for first time …
Tony Blair Institute's European energy strategy: comment
Comment on new TBI report on the Europe-wide energy system…
8 in 10 Brits would be concerned if the UK became reliant on America for gas, as US imports rise over 40% in 2026
Nearly three in five (62%) people say the UK should prioritise transitioning to renewable energy and net zero technologi…
Revealed: Food inflation driven by climate impacted foods – not wages or regulation
A group of five everyday staples is responsible for much of the UK’s food inflation, with climate change rather than gov…
European State of the Climate: comment
Comment on the ESOTC 2025 Report
Climate Change Committee's 'Well Adapted UK' report: comment
Comment on the release of the CCC's 'A Well-Adapted UK' report…
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?