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.

Essential news articles covering climate change, net zero and carbon emissions from the writers of Energy Advice Hub.

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10 problems with the petrol and diesel phase-out

10 problems with the petrol and diesel phase-out The UK government recently announced that in order to reach its target of zero greenhouse gas emissions...
The Energy Advice Hub looks at a number of questions surrounding Carbon Capture and Storage, such as 'What rols could CSS play in the UK reaching Net Zero?'

How will Carbon Capture and Storage contribute to the UK’s pressing net zero goals?

How will Carbon Capture and Storage contribute to the UK's pressing net zero goals? Most businesses with at least a passing interest in climate mitigation...
Nearly half of the UK’s carbon footprint, comes from emissions released overseas to satisfy UK-based consumption and is not included in 2050 net zero target

Nearly half of the UK’s carbon footprint not included in 2050 net zero target,...

Nearly half of the UK’s carbon footprint not included in 2050 net zero target, says report Nearly half of the UK’s carbon footprint comes from...
BiU has launched SECR and net zero webinars to help sustainability professionals stay up to date with carbon targets and reporting.

Lockdown learning: SECR and Net Zero webinars

Lockdown learning: SECR and Net Zero webinars As the world adapts to new ways of working remotely, BiU has launched two new webinars to help...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...

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