Category: Green economy

As a global energy crisis returns the UK push for a green economy makes even more sense | Richard Partington

Rishi Sunak’s decision to dilute net zero policies has become even more shortsightedEarlier this year, the world economy had a lucky escape. After a mild winter in Europe, energy prices were in retreat as the continent shifted away from Russian gas sup…

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As a global energy crisis returns the UK push for a green economy makes even more sense | Richard Partington

Rishi Sunak’s decision to dilute net zero policies has become even more shortsightedEarlier this year, the world economy had a lucky escape. After a mild winter in Europe, energy prices were in retreat as the continent shifted away from Russian gas sup…

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Europe and the US should work with China. Joint climate action could be a win-win

From deals on electric cars to investment in solar panels, there is room for all sides in the global green industrial revolutionOur polarised world is failing to tackle the climate crisis at the required speed. The only way to reverse this catastrophic…

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How Tories’ green hostility will hinder a future Labour government

Experts say current policies will make it tougher for Keir Starmer to mend UK’s economy and climate goals The Conservative government’s hostility to net zero and environmental policy will make it tougher for Labour to pursue green growth and mend the d…

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Ed Miliband to announce Labour plan to boost energy independence and cut bills

Exclusive: Party says bill would enable UK electricity system to be fully based on clean power by 2030UK politics live – latest updatesEd Miliband is to announce Labour’s plan for an energy independence act that would boost Britain’s energy independenc…

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Ed Miliband to announce Labour plan to boost energy independence and cut bills

Exclusive: Party says bill would enable UK electricity system to be fully based on clean power by 2030UK politics live – latest updatesEd Miliband is to announce Labour’s plan for an energy independence act that would boost Britain’s energy independenc…

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‘Staggering’ green growth gives hope for 1.5C, says global energy head

IEA’s Fatih Birol says uptake of solar power and EVs is in line with net zero goal but rich countries must hasten their broader plansThe prospects of the world staying within the 1.5C limit on global heating have brightened owing to the “staggering” gr…

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