Government fails to lead the way to net zero emissions – MPs
The UK government is failing in its commitment that the public sector should “lead by example” on decarbonisation, MPs said today.
Government has “no reliable cost” for net zero transition – MPs
An influential group of MPs has accused the government of having no clear plan for funding the transition to net zero emissions by 2050.
Better climate reporting needed from oil and gas companies – regulator
The oil and gas industry must improve reporting of climate change impacts or risk losing its social licence, the regulator said today.
“No government plan for net zero, two years on” – MPs
The UK Government “lacks a plan” on how to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions, despite setting the target in law almost two years ago, a committee of MPs argued today.
UK climate assembly rejects fossil fuels and CCS
A key part of the UK government’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions has been opposed by the first citizens’ assembly on climate change.
Covid-19 recovery must not lock in carbon emissions or climate risks – government adviser
The UK has “once-in-a lifetime opportunity” to move to a low-carbon future and stimulate the economy after the Covid-19 outbreak, the government’s climate adviser said today.
Lancs fracking site not safe, sustainable or supported, local councillor tells MPs
Cuadrilla’s plans to frack at Roseacre Wood are neither safe, sustainable nor supported, a parish councillor told politicians yesterday.
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