Could better resource efficiency plug the gap in the UK's carbon budgets?

Michael Holder
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Research from four universities and Green Alliance argues UK climate policy has ignored resource use, but better manufacturing and design could help the government meet upcoming carbon budgets

More efficient resource use and better product design across manufacturing and industry has largely been largely "ignored" in climate policy, yet new research today suggests it could play a key role in...

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