Can the UK’s chemical industry wean itself off fossil fuels?
In light of the UK’s commitment to a net zero carbon economy by 2050, the chemicals industry is facing an identity crisis. To stay relevant, the ind...
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The government promises to cut the UK’s climate impacts but it’s not on track to yet
Back in 2021, during COP26, the UK government positioned itself as a global leader of climate ambition. Since, it has become clear that was the easy p...
How can the UK build its own green industrial policy?
This article is by Sam Alvis, head of economy at Green Alliance. It is part of our recently published essay collection ‘What does the US Inflation R...
Could the chemical industry become a net zero hero?
This post was originally published by Business Green. The chemical industry underpins modern life more than most of us know. From paints and plastics...
It’s behind now but construction has huge potential to catch up on climate
Two years ago, in a report for the Circular Economy Task Force, we called on the government to adopt a new strategic approach to resource use. In part...
It can’t be a case of ‘either or’ when it comes to food and nature
Last week, at the National Farmers’ Union conference, NFU President Minette Batters said: “British farmers need to be recognised and valued, first...
Extending London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone is a good political decision
The point of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is to ensure the most toxic, polluting vehicles are removed from the city’s roads. There’s...
Keeping water bills affordable shouldn’t pit consumers against the environment
This post is by Mike Keil, senior director of policy, research and campaigning at the Consumer Council for Water (CCW). Not a week goes by without ano...
Don’t panic: Britain’s electric vehicle charging network is getting better
This post is by Morgan Jones, data analyst – UK, at Transport & Environment. It is widely accepted that the electric car charging network is not...
Has the government just quietly promised to rewire the finance system in favour of nature?
This post is by Karen Ellis, chief economist at WWF-UK. On 31 January, the government published its Environmental Improvement Plan 2023 (EIP) setting...
