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...
Tax polluters, not people, to support COVID-19 recovery, says a new report from the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment

Tax polluters, not people, to support COVID-19 recovery, says new report

Tax polluters, not people, to support COVID-19 recovery, says new report Carbon pricing raises revenue in a better way than labour or income taxes, and...

Government sets out plans to boost rapid EV charging network

Government sets out plans to boost rapid EV charging network The government has outlined its ambitions for increasing the number of rapid electric vehicle (EV)...
A two day international climate conference has been relegated to video only, and COP26 is cancelled. So, what impact might COVID-19 have on climate change?

What impact might C-19 have on climate change action?

What impact might C-19 have on climate change action? A two-day international climate conference has been relegated to video only, and COP26 is cancelled. Can...
Climate change activist group, Extinction Rebellion video starring Emma Thompson marks one year since climate emergency declaration

Extinction Rebellion video starring Emma Thompson marks one year since climate emergency declaration

Extinction Rebellion video starring Emma Thompson marks one year since climate emergency declaration Climate change activist group Extinction Rebellion has released a ‘comedy about climate...
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...
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...

Government consults on relaxing Capacity Market rules in response to COVID-19

Government consults on relaxing Capacity Market rules in response to COVID-19 The government is seeking views on bringing in temporary rules to relax Capacity Market...

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