Insights
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.…
From ambitions to actions at COP28
Attending a COP for the first time, energy network and systems academic Meysam Qadrdan reflects on the energy transition…
Climate solutions happening globally as COP28 nears end
As COP28 nears the end, climate solutions are already happening aceoss the world, shown by winners of the 2023 Ashden Aw…
Lack of climate resilience in our food supply chains risks our health
A climate scientist’s hopes for COP28
As the UN climate summit COP28 gets underway in UAE, Cambridge University climate scientist Rihab Khalid, attending for …
Contracts for Difference: Government on course to steer scheme to build offshore wind out of troubled waters?
The Government has announced new maximum strike prices for its Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme today after failing…