Greening the grid
The UK’s energy infrastructure is in desperate need of renewal. Is Labour up to the challenge?
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The vast majority of scientists agree that human activities, such as the burning of fossil fuels that release greenhouse gases, are now the main driving force behind climate change, which is raising global temperatures and affecting weather patterns. Here you can find the New Statesman’s expert coverage on climate change as well as our analysis on activism, climate justice and the overall crisis.
The Inflation Reduction Act is rewiring the global economy – Britain must respond
President Biden’s flagship piece of domestic legislation resets the relationship between markets and the state.
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The opposition needs to grasp the economic opportunity of net zero, rather than focusing on the costs.
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Being a green superpower will unlock the UK economy
Changing how we use energy will keep bills down, create jobs, and boost GDP.
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How your IT can help the planet
As organisations look to more sustainable ways of operating, efficient technology can be the key to cutting e-waste and emissions.
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How to actually deliver on our energy commitments
The UK is at a crossroads but luckily, we know the way forward.
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Net zero aviation: the sky’s the limit
Britain should be leading the sector towards a more sustainable and prosperous future.
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On net zero, the Conservatives are increasingly estranged from business
At the Tories’ annual party conference, industry seemed more supportive of the green transition than senior politicians.
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Pensions, policyholders and the planet
It’s time to put the nation’s retirement savings to work more effectively to counter climate change.
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Rosebank has exposed contradictions on the centre left
Approval of new North Sea drilling will not be revoked by an opposition still wedded, like Biden, to a dual-pronged…
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Desperation is turning the centre right against green politics
As populist parties’ influence grows, the consensus around Europe’s climate change agenda is crumbling.
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Rishi Sunak can’t have it both ways on net zero
It isn’t credible for the Prime Minister to promise the UK will meet the 2050 target while also avoiding any…
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Rishi Sunak has left Boris Johnson behind
The Prime Minister’s move away from net zero is an attempt to seize the political narrative.
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The Research Brief: How planning problems are slowing down the green transition
Your weekly dose of policy thinking.
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“It’s not that radical”: the planning reform that will unlock net zero
An amendment to the Levelling-up Bill is looking to weld the planning system to the UK’s climate commitments.
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Setting the stage for action on climate finance
Unctad’s World Investment Forum is a vital milestone in the run-up to Cop28.
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How London and Boston are using their financial muscle to divest from fossil fuels
The mayors of London and Boston set out a vision for how major cities can lead the way to net…
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Meet the hydro engineer who wants to forge global ties
Hydropower could help Australia and India kick their coal habit.
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The Research Brief: how local authorities can lead on nature-based climate solutions
Your weekly dose of policy thinking.
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Believing in scarcity leaves us poorer
In a time of food insecurity and climate catastrophe, we mustn’t be tempted by apocalyptic Malthusian prophecies.
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