On Thursday 28 November, European Parliament approved a resolution declaring a climate and environmental emergency. Announced on Thursday 28 November, parliament have also called for the Commission to ensure that all relevant legislative and budgetary proposals are fully aligned with the objective of limiting global warming to under 1.5°C. In…
New research from transport and research consultancy SYSTRA and commissioned by BP has found that although EU consumers are concerned by climate change, where a clear majority (72%) have stated that it is vital to reach net zero emissions by 2050, it has not translated to consumer willingness to adopt…
The UK’s indigenous oil and gas resources need to form part of the country’s efforts to reduce emissions, according to offshore industry body Oil & Gas UK (OGUK), which also argues that the sector is well-placed to support emission reduction technologies and carbon capture usage and storage (CCUS). OGUK’s 2019…
Lord Duncan of Springbank has been appointed as Minister for Climate Change. His responsibilities include Lords lead on all BEIS issues, international climate change (including the International Climate Fund), climate science and innovation, clean heat, smart meters and smart systems. He tweeted on Thursday 15 August that there were “serious…
The Environmental Audit Committee held a one-off session on Tuesday 23 July on climate change and biodiversity, with a focus on the UK’s net zero strategy and government priorities. Chair Mary Creagh asked Committee on Climate Change Chairman (CCC) Lord Deben what the government should do to embed net zero…
The National Assembly for Wales said on Friday 25 May that the Welsh government is set to miss its own climate targets “by some margin”. In its 2010 Climate Change Strategy, the government set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Wales by 3% year-on-year, with at least a…
Bristol City Council is seeking up to £1bn investment in Bristol’s energy infrastructure over the next decade to help the city reach its goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050. On Wednesday 9 May the council announced a global search for partners to respond to a series of energy and…