Do heat pumps work when it’s cold?
New research dispels myths about this technology, which will be key for reaching net zero.
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Delve into the critical topic of achieving net zero with our collection of pieces, providing insights into climate change, renewable energy and technological advancements driving the transition to a carbon-neutral future.
Parliament is back: what’s on the agenda?
As MPs return from summer, here’s what to expect in legislation on the economy, sustainability and healthcare.
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Could Brics Plus reshape the world economy?
Saudi Arabia and Iran are among six new members to join the alliance.
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The one that got away: what to expect from Claire Coutinho
The former children's minister is now energy secretary. How do childcare insiders rate her?
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Rosamund Kissi-Debrah: “Without Ulez expansion, more children are going to die”
The air pollution campaigner on her daughter Ella’s death and why Keir Starmer was wrong about London’s Ultra Low Emissions…
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What has the energy price cap got to do with the climate?
The move to net zero is contributing to rising bills, but should ultimately also help lower them.
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The Inflation Reduction Act, one year on
“Bidemonics” promises to re-wire the US economy. But is it delivering?
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We need to talk about China
The Asian powerhouse is often used as an excuse for inaction on net zero. Meanwhile, their push to renewables dwarfs…
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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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Brits don’t believe Rishi Sunak is serious about fighting climate change
The Prime Minister is out of step with the four in five people who say they are personally concerned about…
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Labour must not be the party of middle-class environmentalism
The same liberal voices that led us astray on Brexit are doing the same on the climate crisis.
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How to solve the UK’s heat pump problem
Britain has the lowest heat pump installation rate in Europe.
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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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Is nuclear power the key to reaching net zero?
Despite recent breakthroughs in nuclear fusion, renewables remain the most important technology for reaching net zero.
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Rishi Sunak’s anti-green turn won’t save him
The Prime Minister’s new climate stance will alienate more voters than it attracts.
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22 heat pump myths debunked
This technology, vital for reaching net zero, is misunderstood.
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Does Rishi Sunak have any shame?
The Prime Minister is trashing his own legacy by turning against the green agenda.
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Abandoning net zero would be a historic mistake
The Uxbridge by-election has triggered a debate on decarbonisation, but the only question should be how we move faster.
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Why the Tories are rowing back on net zero
The unpopularity of Ulez in Uxbridge has spooked the government into focusing on “proportionate” responses to climate change.
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For net zero, the UK needs the 2030 ban on petrol cars
We should not let the government’s mixed messaging distract us from progress on electric vehicles.
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