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Airlines could be forced to display environmental impact of every flight
Regulator the Civil Aviation Authority said it wants to enable consumers to make more informed choices.
‘Lost’ five years make farming’s net zero ambition difficult to hit, NFU warns
The National Farmers’ Union has an ambition to cut emissions to zero overall by 2040 but warns a lack of government policy has made it tough to hit.
Government urged to deliver net zero action to lower bills and help communities
Businesses and campaigners have urged further action after the Climate Change Committee warned the UK is off track to meet emissions cuts targets.
Ex-Tory MP sets up investment bank to help new markets ‘transforming the world’
Former net-zero tsar Chris Skidmore said the boutique bank would focus on companies seeking to scale and raise capital from £5 million upwards.
AI driving rise in Google’s greenhouse gas emissions, says company
The technology giant published its latest environmental report, showing a 13% increase in emissions last year.
Nigel Farage says he ‘admired’ Putin for ‘control of running Russia’
The Reform UK leader was appearing on a BBC Panorama special programme on Friday evening.
Supreme Court ruling is ‘massive vindication’, says campaigner who brought case
Justices said that emissions created by burning fossil fuels must be considered when granting planning permission for new drilling sites.
Fossil fuel emissions should be considered in planning, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court ruled emissions created by burning oil should have been considered when granting planning permission for a new oil well in Surrey.
Top-earning 0.1% ’cause 12 times more transport emissions than average’
IPPR report highlights inequalities in transport pollution and calls for measures such as more private jet taxes to tackle emissions.
Government rules out using surplus emissions cuts to meet future climate targets
The decision comes after the Government was warned not to use the surplus by independent statutory advisers, the Climate Change Committee.