More money isn’t the key to clean power by 2030
Labour's plans for decarbonising the grid rely on private finance and planning reform, not just public investment.
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Why a National Skilling Wage is the route to net zero
The UK needs to start training its workers again.
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Two thirds of councils are on course to miss climate targets
New polling also reveals that more than half of English councils won’t bid for net zero funding because it’s too…
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Labour’s Green Prosperity Plan must include nature
Ed Miliband is working with Steve Reed on finding a place for biodiversity restoration in the party's green investment plans.
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The Policy Ask with Raffi Schieir: “Companies should be fined more for using ‘virgin’ plastics”
The co-founder of Prevented Ocean Plastic on recycling, the circular economy, and uninspiring politicians.
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How Labour hopes to make the UK a leader in green energy
At a roundtable, policymakers and experts discussed how a Labour government might deliver on its net-zero agenda.
Iceland’s energy triumph holds lessons for Britain
Firm power can reduce the UK’s electricity prices, as it does in the Nordic island state.
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How to turn the UK into “resilient Britain”
Overhauling central government and following the lead of big business will help us face complex risks.
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