While more than three-quarter of Britons are “very” or “fairly” concerned about climate change, few are aware of or understand the UK’s commitment…
Continue ReadingTransport Emissions to Fall by 28 Million Tonnes Due to Lockdown
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Greenhouse gas emissions from the UK’s transport sector will plummet this year, as lockdown measures keep 97% of the population home.
Continue ReadingBritons are convinced of the urgency of taking action on climate change, but many are unaware of the carbon footprint of their home’s…
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 ReadingBudget airline EasyJet has vowed to become the world’s first major carrier to offset carbon emissions from all its flights.
Continue ReadingEnergy UK Calls for ‘Net Zero Test’ for All Government Policies
Written by Lauren Smith in Environment
The trade body for the energy sector is urging the government to subject all proposed policies to a “net zero test.”
Continue ReadingUK Won’t Meet Net Zero Goal Without Energy Efficient Buildings, MPs Warn
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The UK “stands no chance” of meeting its goal of cutting carbon emissions to net zero unless it improves the energy efficiency of…
Continue ReadingCarbon Footprint of the Royals Rises, as the UK Commits to Net Zero by 2050
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Departing Prime Minister Theresa May has committed the UK to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050, but the memo hasn’t been received…
Continue ReadingFossil Fuels to Produce Less than Half to the UK’s Electricity in 2019, National Grid Announces
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Carbon neutral energy sources have surpassed fossil fuels and will supply more than half of Britain’s electricity across 2019, according to projections from…
Continue ReadingMore than two thirds of people in the UK want faster political action to fight climate change, according to a poll.
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