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Articles tagged with: net zero
Being bossy about green issues won’t get us to net-zero any faster
Environment
By John Redwood MP
Being bossy about green issues won’t get us to net-zero any faster
A recent McKinsey report reckoned the world would need to spend $275tn (£221tn) by 2050 to reach net-zero. That is almost three times current annual world income and output. The sum is so large because a full green transition requires the end of most fossil fuel energy, a radical change of electricity generation, and massive extension of electricity grids and cable systems.
Upgrading to a net-zero grid means we must make sure affected communities benefit directly
Energy
By Peter Aldous MP
Upgrading to a net-zero grid means we must make sure affected communities benefit directly
To get to net-zero, Britain needs to build five times more electricity grid infrastructure in the next six years than it has in the past three decades.
The path to net-zero won’t be pleasant
Energy
By Lord Howell
The path to net-zero won’t be pleasant
There is a big secret hiding in plain sight at the heart of the United Kingdom’s energy policy.
Hinkley’s once in a generation economic impact shows why we have to get on with Sizewell C Partner content
Energy
By Nuclear Industry Association
Hinkley’s once in a generation economic impact shows why we have to get on with Sizewell C
Hinkley Point C is the UK’s greatest single climate action, but as Tom Greatrex, Chief Executive of the Nuclear Industry Association writes, its impact has already been felt by communities and businesses all over the country.
Net Zero: Burden or Opportunity? Partner content
Energy
By EDF
Net Zero: Burden or Opportunity?
Is Net Zero a burden for hard-pressed citizens or an opportunity to stimulate the economy and boost flagging productivity? As Britain’s biggest action on climate change, the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point C is a case study that provides answers to the question.
Regenerative agriculture is the future of farming
Environment
By George Eustice MP
Regenerative agriculture is the future of farming
Supporting a kinder, more nature-friendly approach to livestock farming, coupled with new technology, is what will actually deliver for our environment
A just energy transition for rural areas: no ‘one size fits all’ approach Partner content
Energy
By Dimeta
A just energy transition for rural areas: no ‘one size fits all’ approach
Over 40 per cent of constituencies in the UK are rural and 88 per cent of rural dwellers feel that the government should take more account of their views1
Government must speed up electric vehicle roll out or risk missing net zero target
Environment
By Baroness Parminter
Government must speed up electric vehicle roll out or risk missing net zero target
Electric Vehicle (EV) policy has been high on the agenda in recent months with the Prime Minister’s announcement back in September delaying the phase out of new petrol and diesel vehicles from 2030 to 2035 and the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate coming into force in early 2024.
Driving change: navigating the path to net zero through modal shift Partner content
Environment
By WSP
Driving change: navigating the path to net zero through modal shift
Surface transport remains the UK’s highest carbon-emitting sector, accounting for around 23% of total UK emissions.
Climate Protest MP Tells Voters To Use Locals To Shift Net Zero Plans
Environment
Climate Protest MP Tells Voters To Use Locals To Shift Net Zero Plans
Former Conservative MP Chris Skidmore, who resigned over the government's plans to offer new oil and gas drilling licences, believes voters should "go local" to encourage policy to achieve net zero by 2050.
Energy Sector Is Frustrated By Uncertainty Over Labour £28bn Green Spending Pledge
Energy
Energy Sector Is Frustrated By Uncertainty Over Labour £28bn Green Spending Pledge
Labour has been warned that scaling back its £28bn Green Prosperity Plan would send the wrong message to investors who are already frustrated with the lack of consistency from government on messaging over net zero.
Choose a homegrown energy transition Partner content
Energy
By Offshore Energies UK (OEUK)
Choose a homegrown energy transition
This is a critical year for the UK. Policy decisions made in 2024 will be felt for decades to come, writes David Whitehouse, CEO of Offshore Energies UK
Government Denies Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill Is 'Smoke And Mirrors'
Energy
Government Denies Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill Is "Smoke And Mirrors"
The government has defended its Offshore Petroleum Licensing Bill in the face of ardent opposition from some of its own MPs and peers, in the latest row exposing divisions within the Conservative Party.
Net zero: where there is challenge there is opportunity Partner content
Energy
By EDF
Net zero: where there is challenge there is opportunity
Following COP28, EDF's Simone Rossi writes on the opportunities that lie ahead by continuing the journey to net zero.
To reach Net Zero we have to lead the charge together Partner content
Environment
By Coca-Cola Europacific Partners
To reach Net Zero we have to lead the charge together
The festive season may be in full swing, but as well as counting down the 12 days of Christmas, I’ve also had a keen eye on the COP28 conference, which has just closed its doors for this year.
Former Energy Minister Worries UK Could Act 'Against' Climate Commitments
Environment
Former Energy Minister Worries UK Could Act "Against" Climate Commitments
Conservative MP and former energy minister Chris Skidmore has said he will be turning his attention to “one thing” in 2024: campaigning for net zero to be in every party’s manifesto commitments “regardless of what the government wants to do”.
How the High Value Manufacturing Catapult is transforming UK manufacturing Partner content
Environment
By High Value Manufacturing Catapult
How the High Value Manufacturing Catapult is transforming UK manufacturing
CEO of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, Katherine Bennett CBE, reflects on the organisation’s progress and sets out how it will support the manufacturing industry to thrive in 2024
Why the Government must not walk back plans to create a level playing field for concrete mixers Partner content
Environment
By Mineral Products Association
Why the Government must not walk back plans to create a level playing field for concrete mixers
Concrete is essential to our economy. Every year, around 15 million cubic metres of ready-mixed concrete is supplied in Great Britain, helping to build the homes, commercial buildings, and infrastructure projects on which our future prosperity relies.
Kwasi Kwarteng Says COP28 Should Not 'Bully' Developing Countries To Net Zero
Environment
Kwasi Kwarteng Says COP28 Should Not "Bully" Developing Countries To Net Zero
Britain and the Western world must ensure action and dialogue to tackle climate change does not become part of a “neocolonial bubble” that "bullies" developing countries towards net zero, according to former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng ahead of COP28.
Ensuring cross-party accountability on net-zero
Environment
By Angus MacNeil MP
Ensuring cross-party accountability on net-zero
The Energy Security and Net Zero Select Committee scrutinises the government’s approach to securing the United Kingdom's energy supply and cutting emissions. Committee chair, Angus MacNeil MP, outlines upcoming priorities ahead of COP28.
The UK’s grid challenge and the road to net-zero
Environment
By Mary Glindon MP
The UK’s grid challenge and the road to net-zero
The UK is lagging behind in renewable power delivery, jeopardising our goal of meeting net-zero by 2050. Mary Glindon MP, chair of the Grid Networks APPG, believes grid investments, innovation, and cross-party consensus are needed to secure a sustainable energy future while also bolstering economic growth.
Unlocking Wales’ green future
Environment
By Ben Lake MP
Unlocking Wales’ green future
Ben Lake MP, Plaid Cymru spokesperson for environment, food and rural affairs, puts forward a plan for unlocking Wales’ green future by boosting renewable energy potential, reducing energy demand and ensuring a just transition for workers.
Destination net-zero: off-grid energy and the role of renewable liquid gases Partner content
Environment
By Dimeta
Destination net-zero: off-grid energy and the role of renewable liquid gases
Decarbonising heating has been and remains one of the most challenging aspects of meeting climate targets. Sophia Haywood, head of advocacy and communications at Dimeta, calls for the government to embrace multiple energy solutions in off-grid areas.
The crucial role of chemistry in achieving net-zero: transforming industries and reducing emissions Partner content
Environment
By Chemical Industries Association
The crucial role of chemistry in achieving net-zero: transforming industries and reducing emissions
The chemical industry is fundamental to net-zero. We provide the advanced materials used in the technologies that society is looking to deploy to reach our climate targets. Everything from wind turbine blades to insulation to lightweight materials all rely on chemical innovation and engineering. Wherever you look in the economy, chemical products are helping to decarbonise the way we live.