The need for the Climate and Ecology Bill couldn’t be more urgent. In a week when most Conservative leadership candidates have ranged from silent on climate issues, to being actively hostile against their own net zero policy, Friday’s second reading debate of the Bill in the Lords presents a timely opportunity to unite against the climate and ecological emergency.

A scathing report from the Environmental Agency has called for tougher action against water companies responsible for pollution – including prison sentences.

It’s always important to heed the warning signs. In February, as the world’s eyes were rightly on the horrors unfolding in Eastern Europe, a major new report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) – which warned that our natural world is already starting to see irreversible damage – went almost unnoticed.

From net negative carbon concrete to UK-grown timber and sustainable steel, every material must play their part to deliver a net zero built environment by 2050.

As offshore wind helps propel Scotland towards net zero, a new report highlights how a circular economy around the sector could slash carbon emissions by 34% and provide an extra 20,000 jobs across the UK that Scotland could capitalise on.

The world’s largest land animal, elephants are sentient, intelligent and socially complex beings. In my life I have been fortunate enough to observe them up close in the wild, and unfortunate enough to see them in cramped captivity.

Rural MPs agree that all solutions must be on the table to help off-grid households decarbonise.

Statement from the Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult in response to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme Allocation Round 4 (AR4) and offshore wind.

Any clean energy strategy which doesn’t factor in nuclear fails to recognise the scale of the challenge we face.

We all know that rapid heating of our climate poses a terrible and increasing threat to humanity, including our security and prosperity in the United Kingdom. But not enough attention is paid to the vital role African countries can play in stopping the impending disaster.

We must not compromise on safety as we become more reliant on electricity to achieve net zero.

The United Kingdom-wide competition is taking off for its 7th year, against the backdrop of the race to net zero.

With a smarter energy system, we can empower consumers to make the choices that work for them as we move to Net Zero.

The threats posed by air pollution can’t be overstated. Responsible for an estimated 36,000 premature deaths a year in the United Kingdom, toxic air creates new lung conditions and worsens existing ones, sometimes even leaving people hospitalised.

Jim Fox, Head of Public Affairs at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) GB, discusses the role businesses have to play in tackling the climate crisis.

If the Port of Cromarty Firth is given Green Freeport status, it would help attract more than £2.5billion worth of private investment, delivering a range of local and national benefits.

The latest issue of The House magazine includes a special report on the path to net zero to celebrate Net Zero Week 2022, bringing together politicians, businesses, and consumers. We explore a series of practical ideas and solutions on how we can all play our role to make net zero a reality across all walks of life.

A major new report has found that the potential availability of Renewable Liquid Fuels (RLFs) in Europe and North America based on projected feedstocks will far outweigh potential demand by 2030.

For a child growing up in Blackpool – let’s call her Mia – the barriers to good heart health are set early on.

At the heart of the government’s problems with the cost-of-living crisis is a rupture between the two departments charged with managing the economy. Is it just down to the personalities, or is there something deeper going on? Tom Sasse reports.

International Women in Engineering Day, brought to you by Women’s Engineering Society will celebrate its 9th year in 2022. Figures as of June 2021 show that 16.5% of engineers are women.

No one said achieving net zero would be easy, but it’s clear the financial, technological, and industrial challenges are immense. Dr Joshua Wells, Environmental Policy Consultant at Dods Political Intelligence, explains.

Collaboration is at the heart of UKCRIC’s mission and skills development is one of UKCRIC’s priority activities. The Doctoral Skills Network was launched in December 2021 to allow UKCRIC to communicate directly with research students and staff, whilst supporting their professional development.