Five ways to improve net zero action - our new research highlights lessons from the past

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Five ways to improve net zero action - our new research highlights lessons from the past

The best net zero solutions galvanise people and make policy relatable - by giving communities a sense of agency, research suggests successful transformation is more likely

The current UK government and its recent predecessors have shown a reluctance to encourage and enable lifestyle changes that reduce our collective demand for energy. Fearing a backlash from voters,...

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