The war on motorists is a myth
The Conservative defence of the British driver has deep roots: can our cities survive it?
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Ulez is a litmus test for interventionist government
From emissions to sugar, will Labour tax the public for their own good?
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Mapped: rising sea levels are reshaping the world
Swathes of Norfolk will be underwater in the coming decades, reveals an interactive data project by the New Statesman.
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How clothing repair schemes are fighting fast fashion
France is reducing waste by compensating people who fix damaged garments.
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Will carbon capture help us reach net zero?
The technology should not be used to justify more oil extraction in the North Sea, but experts agree it has…
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The carbon offsetting system is out of touch with reality
An investigation has found that many of the carbon credits on the market do nothing for the climate at all.
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To make carbon offsets work, we have to account for their uncertain impact
Carbon credits face powerful interests and complex science – we must assess the evidence.
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The Policy Ask with Chris Stark: “The government has undermined its climate message by giving the green light to new coal mines”
The CEO of the Climate Change Committee on public speaking, planning reform, and Gordon Brown.
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We should remain sceptical about carbon removal
Schemes to suck up carbon emissions may be essential, but some fear they could be letting politicians off the hook.
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Why communities are vital to tackling the multiple crises we face
Radical local policies can build the Green New Deal.
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“Nothing green” about soaring waste incineration, says former Defra chief scientist
Burned waste is marketed as “renewable” energy, but it produces more carbon emissions than natural gas and is no substitute…
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Polluting SUVs have the carbon footprint of a major industrial nation
The market for the cars is booming despite campaigns to reduce emissions.
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Live carbon emissions tracker: How do countries compare?
The New Statesman is tracking the progress of the world’s emissions and pledges in the run up to Cop27 in…
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How industry is key for net zero strategies
Firms are leading the way in reducing emissions and embracing renewables.
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Why anaesthesia needs to cut its carbon footprint
Dr Helgi Johannsson, sustainability lead at the Royal College of Anaesthetists, on reducing emissions in pain relief and surgery.
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China’s solar and wind capacity to exceed entire EU power grid by 2025
The superpower’s huge renewable energy programme is surging.
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How central is carbon capture to reaching net zero?
While the use of carbon capture, utilisation and storage in tackling emissions has been debated, scientists say the technology will…