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World needs UK to stay the course on climate
Although global clean energy momentum make it likely Trump will fail a second time to halt or slow climate action, the w…
COP29: what was achieved and what next
After two tough weeks of negotiations, and a turbulent geopolitical backdrop, we take a look at what was achieved, and w…
COP29: past achievements and challenges ahead
As global leaders gather for the second week of COP29 in Baku, what progress has been made since the first summit, and w…
COP cash must reach organisations on climate frontline
Call for COP29 negotiations to consider not-for-profits and small businesses to help deliver decarbonisation goals…
Why a Trump presidency won’t derail the world’s climate ambitions
Donald Trump, who has referred to climate change as a ‘hoax’, will hold arguably the most powerful position on the plane…
Climate impacts in focus: Spain, France and Italy
How is extreme weather across Europe impacting holiday makers, food shortages, and human health?…
COP29 – what to expect…
The next UN climate summit takes place in November, in Azerbaijan. As it draws closer, we take a look at what is on the …
10 things we learned from the UK general election
What are some of the things we learned from the UK's 2024 general election for climate and energy – in the UK, and beyon…
The people vs climate inaction
How a wave of environment litigation has swept the globe…
Elections at a time of worsening impacts from climate change
2024 sees elections covering half the world's population and comes after the hottest year on record; yet climate change …
Pride Month: why diversity and inclusion matter
As ECIU supports Pride Month, we look at why diversity and inclusion are important to us, and indeed to all organisation…
Are ‘green levies’ going up in April 2024?
What are the impacts of green levies on bills, compared to other bill components?…
Two years of Russia’s war on Ukraine: the gas crisis, price rises and energy security
How has the UK's energy security, prices and system been changed in the two years since Russia invaded Ukraine?…
Energy efficiency of English homes – what’s causing the increase in standards?
2023’s climate disasters: from storms and cyclones to wildfires and extreme heat
2023 has been a year of record highs and lows for temperature and extreme weather.…
Heat, hope and hurdles at COP28: reflections
Cambridge University climate scientist Rihab Khalid reflects on some of the key themes she observed at the heart of proc…
COP28 Dubai - what was achieved and not?
Now COP28 in Dubai has drawn to a close, we take a look at the good, the not so good, and the unresolved.…