Global heating could eliminate snowy winters in Southern England within 20 years, new bracing projections from the Met Office reveal.
Continue ReadingThe Prime Minister has raised the UK’s decarbonisation target for 2030, committing the country to slashing greenhouse gas emissions faster than any other…
Continue ReadingNet Zero Transition Could Create £90 Billion in Annual Benefits
Written by Lauren Smith in Climate Change
Pursuing net-zero could lift the UK out of the coronavirus crisis and economic slump and boost our economic and public health to protect…
Continue ReadingTransport Emissions to Fall by 28 Million Tonnes Due to Lockdown
Written by Lauren Smith in Climate Change
Greenhouse gas emissions from the UK’s transport sector will plummet this year, as lockdown measures keep 97% of the population home.
Continue ReadingThe harsh weather that sent the mercury plunging and snowed Brits into their homes two years ago increased our contribution to global warming,…
Continue ReadingMore Than Half of Britons Have Been Climate Shamed
Written by Lauren Smith in Climate Change Environment
Snide comments under Instagram snaps of jet set holidays. Sly remarks about your carnivorous diet. Raised eyebrows when your meal’s packaging doesn’t end…
Continue ReadingThree-Quarters of Britons Want the Government to Do More to Support Renewable Energy
Written by Lauren Smith in Climate Change
A majority of Britons believe the government is responsible for tackling climate change and would like it to extend more support to renewables.
Continue ReadingBudget airline EasyJet has vowed to become the world’s first major carrier to offset carbon emissions from all its flights.
Continue ReadingMore Onshore Wind Capacity Needed for the UK to Hit Net Zero
Written by Lauren Smith in Climate Change
The UK will miss its legally binding net zero by 2050 target unless it significantly ramps up its onshore wind capacity, according RenewableUK.
Continue ReadingUK Won’t Meet Net Zero Goal Without Energy Efficient Buildings, MPs Warn
Written by Lauren Smith in Climate Change
The UK “stands no chance” of meeting its goal of cutting carbon emissions to net zero unless it improves the energy efficiency of…
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