Net Zero

“Net zero” means achieving a state where the greenhouse gases (GHGs) emitted do not exceed the gases being removed from the atmosphere so that the overall balance is zero.

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Ministers must take the opportunity to turn the COVID-19 crisis into a defining moment in the fight to meet net zero challenge, the CCC has said.

Urgent steps must be taken to meet net zero challenge, say government climate advisers

Urgent steps must be taken to meet net zero challenge, say government climate advisers Ministers must seize the opportunity to turn the COVID-19 crisis into...

Government announces plans to increase smart meter installations

Government announces plans to increase smart meter installations The government has set out new plans to ramp up the installation of smart meters in households...

Six months on: are Johnson’s Conservatives keeping their green election promises?

Six months on: are Johnson’s Conservatives keeping their green election promises? “If there is a majority of Conservative MPs on December 13th, I guarantee I...
The Oil and Gas Authority: Seeking views to help the government achieve the target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

Oil and Gas Authority integrates net zero target into core strategy

Oil and Gas Authority integrates net zero target into core strategy The Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) is seeking views on its intention to refresh...
Low carbon commute: Businesses that want to do more than the minimum can start measuring the carbon emissions associated with getting to work.

How COVID-19 has brought us the low-carbon commute

How COVID-19 has brought us the low-carbon commute “Bomb us with bicycles...The £80bn projected to be spent on the HS2 rail linkcould buy every adult...
World Environment Day: Most businesses are not prioritising climate action or protecting nature, according to the latest survey from BITC.

World Environment Day: businesses urged to ‘close the gap between words and action’

World Environment Day: businesses urged to ‘close the gap between words and action’ Most businesses are not prioritising climate action or protecting nature, according to...
At the end of May, the EU set out its ‘green’ recovery plan, to rebuild its economy on greener lines post Covid-19. Should the rest of the world follow?

The EU’s economic recovery plan has been released. Is it really a marker for...

The EU's economic recovery plan has been released. Is it really a marker for the rest of the world to follow? At the end of...
The UK government has published details on the design of a new UK Emissions Trading System, following a consultation on the UK carbon pricing scheme

UK carbon pricing scheme ‘inconsistent with UK’s net zero ambitions’ warns climate watchdog

UK carbon pricing scheme ‘inconsistent with UK’s net zero ambitions’ warns climate watchdog The UK government has published details on the design of a new...
With Aviation responsible for 6% of the UK’s emissions and on track to hit 25% if growth continues, can airline bailouts be part of our greener recovery?

Can airline bailouts be part of our greener recovery?

Can airline bailouts be part of our greener recovery? This time last year, the Committee on Climate Change was warning us that drastic change would...
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and climate change action are integral to the UK’s COVID-19 recovery package, warns the CCC

Climate change action should be core part of COVID-19 recovery plan, say government advisors

Climate change action should be core part of COVID-19 recovery plan, say government advisors Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change are integral...

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