Land-use policy rethink vital to hit net zero
A fundamental shift in how land-use subsidies are implemented would give taxpayers better value for money and improve the UK’s...
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Fossil fuel CO2 emissions increase again in 2024
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024, according to new research by the Global...
Fellowship for Exeter researcher to work in government on Net Zero policy
A University of Exeter Business School researcher has been awarded the prestigious British Academy Innovation Fellowship to work in the Cabinet Office...
Top scientists call for political leadership to tackle the climate crisis
A guide to help parliamentarians understand and respond to the challenges of climate change will be launched today (Wednesday) in...
UK has glaring national security blind spot for climate threats, new report finds
An assessment of climate threats to UK national security has highlighted climate tipping points as a severely overlooked danger, according...
Influential resource on international cyber law updated for 2024
An influential legal resource used by countries around the world to understand and analyse legal aspects of the use of...
Clean technology mandates can slash prices and carbon emissions to spark cascade of positive tipping points
Governments can start a global cascade of “positive tipping points” to cut prices and carbon emissions by using mandates to...
Ducks still regularly shot with lead despite ban
Ducks are still commonly killed with lead shot in England despite a ban and voluntary moves by shooting groups, new...
UK should avoid rush to air-con as temperatures rise
The UK needs coordinated plans to stop a rush for air conditioning as temperatures rise, experts say. Overheating is already...