Net Zero
GB Energy to work with Crown Estate to develop offshore wind farms, says Labour
Part of the state-owned company’s remit will be to help develop offshore wind farms on the seabed, which is owned by the monarchy’s property firm.
Government could miss 2030 carbon capture target, watchdog says
Carbon capture and storage is central to Government plans to reach the UK’s legally binding net zero target by 2050.
‘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.
Rapid progress needed to make up lost ground on climate action, advisers warn
A shift to net zero can deliver investment, energy security and lower bills, but the UK is off track to meet its targets, it was warned.
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.
Analysis: 3m homes must install clean heating such as heat pumps this Parliament
Report by Nesta highlights priorities for new Government to boost low carbon heating which if implement could save families £400 a year on bills.
Top climate adviser to lead mission control centre to deliver clean power in UK
Energy Secretary Ed Miliband said Chris Stark will help the centre ‘have a laser-like focus on delivering our mission of clean power by 2030’.
Government ditches onshore wind ban in move hailed by industry and campaigners
The move comes as part of a package of planning reforms announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
6 easy ways to nudge yourself closer to a net zero lifestyle
It all boils down to more conscious choices about how you spend your money.