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DrillOrDrop’s digest of headlines from the international climate conference in Dubai, 30 November-12 December 2023.
Government refuses to disclose impact of policy change on carbon emissions
The energy secretary has rejected a request from MPs to set out calculations on how recent changes to transport and home heating policies will affect UK emissions targets.
UK council pension funds invested £16bn in fossil fuels – new estimate
UK local authority pension funds are estimated to hold £16 billion in fossil fuel investments, according to new analysis published today.
Emissions targets harder to reach after PM rollback on fossil fuel cars and boilers – CCC
Rishi Sunak’s delay to decarbonisation of buildings and vehicles will make it harder for the UK to meet its emissions targets, the government’s climate advisor said this afternoon.
Map reveals new or extended onshore oil and gas projects
New onshore oil and gas developments are planned at 15 sites in England, a new map reveals, as leading scientists insist additional fossil fuel operations are incompatible with fighting climate change.
East Yorkshire backs fossil fuel divestment
Councillors in East Yorkshire voted unanimously this afternoon for a review of pension fund investments away from fossil fuels
“Expansion of fossil fuel production not in line with net zero” – CCC
Government advisors have accused ministers of lacking leadership on climate change and sending conflicting messages on fossil fuels.
Church of England divests from fossil fuels
The Church of England is pulling its investment in major fossil fuel companies because they failed to align with the goals of the Paris climate agreement.
UK risks missing out on net zero opportunities, says CCC
Net zero could create hundreds of thousands of new green jobs – but stronger government support is needed, a briefing said today.
Government admits climate policies don’t meet emissions targets
UK policies to cut carbon emissions fall short of national and international commitments, the government admitted today.
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