Rapid cuts to oil and gas needed to meet climate targets – CCC
Conservative ministers failed to act to meet UK climate targets, government advisors warned today.
High Court to examine government’s climate protection plan
Two people whose lives are already severely affected by climate change crisis are going to court over the government’s plans to protect lives, property and infrastructure.
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Rapid phase out of fossil fuels needed – UK climate advisor warns
The UK must “rapidly replace fossil fuels with low carbon alternatives”, the government’s climate advisor warned today.
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.
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.
Reaction to Rishi Sunak climate policy shift
Rishi Sunak’s delays to net zero targets have divided his party, united industry with environment and attracted criticism from the government’s climate advisor.
“Wrong decision at wrong time”, say opponents of PM’s announcement of new oil and gas licences
Opponents of new drilling for oil and gas have criticised the prime minister’s promise to grant “hundreds” of new licences.
Government faces second legal challenge over ‘unlawful’ climate plans
Three environmental organisations are seeking to take the government to court over its climate plans for the second time.
“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.
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