Labour must present clear vision for UK’s future energy agenda October 9, 2023 All eyes will be on how Keir Starmer will ensure Labour's energy policy is both credible and distinct from the Tories.
UK ‘can’t afford not to’ go green in bid for growth, CBI chief to say July 1, 2024 The UK’s growth could be put at risk if politicians try to “separate the economy from net zero”, a top business lobby group boss is set to warn.
Severfield launches buyback as booming steel demand in UK and Europe powers record backlog April 17, 2024 The acquisition of Voortman has helped the firm diversify from its home market in the UK, with 32 per cent of its order book now located in Europe.
Why decentralisation is the key to decarbonisation in advertising June 13, 2023 If we are to truly decarbonise advertising, we need to embrace radical new tech solutions, says Ben Putley of Alkimi.
COP28: All you Need to Know About the Loss & Damage Fund February 13, 2024 It comes as no surprise that the very first day of COP28 saw progress on the Loss & Damage Fund (LDF), with several Global North nations and the EU pledging around $600M. But while some may hope to frame this early visible progress as a solid success for COP and climate justice, for campaigning groups, [...]
Dear Earth at the Hayward review: Vital and impressive June 26, 2023 Group exhibitions are a tricky thing to get right but the Hayward Gallery shows how it should be done with the excellent exhibition Dear Earth. It brings together 15 artists, all working in different mediums, addressing the issue of climate change. As you walk in you’re greeted by Otobong Nkanga’s giant tree, its roots exposed, [...]
UK government greenlights second stage of controversial Drax carbon capture project January 16, 2024 The decision letter, published this afternoon penned by the energy security and net zero minister Claire Coutinho, said that the government is satisfied the site can achieve 95 per cent capture efficiency and approved the site's zero rating.
How the EU can lead on using blockchain to accelerate sustainability goals October 23, 2023 By showcasing use cases and addressing societal challenges, the EU can take the blockchain lead, believes Ripple's Andrew Whitworth.
Miliband hits out at Sunak over net zero policy shift September 23, 2023 Rishi Sunak “does not give a damn” about climate change, Ed Miliband claimed following the Prime Minister’s decision to postpone a series of green policies. The shadow net zero secretary said Mr Sunak saw the drive to cut emissions as an obligation forced on him rather than an economic opportunity. Addressing the online conference of [...]
A new Tory green agenda has to be stubbornly pro-growth September 27, 2022 In 1990, Margaret Thatcher called for action on climate change, remarking that we all need to “make changes and sacrifices, so that we do not live at the expense of future generations”. The key question is whether Truss will follow in the footsteps of her idol, or take more inspiration from Thatcher’s climate sceptic Chancellor [...]