Research commissioned by the Catholic development charity CAFOD has shown that between 2010 and 2014, the UK’s overseas spend on renewable energy was…
Continue ReadingThe United Nations has ramped up its criticism of the UK government’s approach to the Hinkley Point C nuclear project, going as far…
Continue ReadingCOP22 Kicks Off in Marrakesh as Leaders Work on Clarifying Climate Goals
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The latest UN climate summit began on Monday, with leaders now settling in for two weeks of discussions and negotiations aimed at ironing…
Continue ReadingParis Agreement Comes Into Force as UK’s Ability to Meet Targets is Questioned Again
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The UN Paris Climate Agreement has officially come into force this Friday, after fast tracked ratification from the European Union pushed it past…
Continue ReadingThe UN’s special envoy for climate change, Mary Robinson, has criticised the UK and Germany’s continued subsidising of fossil fuel program as going…
Continue ReadingUN: Theresa May Must Maintain Government Support for Fight Against Climate Change
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The chief executive of a UN’s Sustainable Energy for All Initiative has warned that newly appointed Prime Minister Theresa May must take action…
Continue ReadingRudd: Brexit Will Make Climate Targets Harder to Meet, But Commitments Unchanged
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Energy Secretary Amber Rudd has warned that leaving the EU would make it more difficult for the UK to meet its carbon reduction…
Continue ReadingUN: UK Failed to Meet International Compliance Obligations for Hinkley Point
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EDF’s Hinkley Point C nuclear power plant project has hit yet another hurdle after it has been revealed that the UN Economic and…
Continue ReadingRecord Number of World Leaders to Sign Paris Agreement on Earth Day
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Friday 22 April marks Earth Day, and 2016’s is set to be something of a landmark as world leaders meet at the UN…
Continue ReadingCOP21: Paris Climate Summit Enters Final Week
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The climate change summit in Paris is entering its final five days, and Monday saw ministers from countries all over the globe head…
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