Net zero
The government needs to get itself in shape for net zero
Getting the governance right to put the UK on track for net zero will be crucial
UK net zero target
Net zero refers to achieving a balance between the amount of greenhouse gas emissions produced and the amount removed from the atmosphere.
Coronavirus means the UK (and UN) should delay COP26
Moving the UN climate conference back to spring or summer 2021 offers the only serious hope of the talks’ success
The role of the PM is more important than Alok Sharma’s when it comes to COP26
The decision to give the job of preparing for the global climate summit to a minister also running a major department reduces the chances of success
Should the government recreate the Department of Energy and Climate Change?
At this event, panellists discussed whether recreating a department for energy and climate change would help the government make progress.
Net zero target should not be slipped through without proper debate
Jill Rutter argues that this government’s biggest economic policy decision should not be made by a piece of secondary legislation with minimal discuss
Declaring a national climate emergency won't make a difference
A willingness to take long-term tough decisions on carbon emissions is far more important than short-term gestures.
Trapped by politics
Fresh delays in airport expansion decision.