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If government is serious about net zero, it must implement a UK Emissions Trading System in 2021
The Chancellor is reportedly considering a hike in carbon prices to help raise revenues and accelerate the net zero transition, but as Dr. Danial Sturge and George Day argue, carbon pricing is complex and won't deliver net zero emissions on its own
Energy storage: Global capacity predicted to surge by a third every year in 2020s
The consultancy predicts that US and China will drive global growth in cumulative energy storage capacity, which should top 740GWh by the end of the decade
Green Homes Grant: Demand expected to soar as energy efficiency scheme launches
The government's Green Homes Grant scheme opens for applications today, but demand from homeowners expected to outstrip 600,000 vouchers available
Total snaps up London's largest electric vehicle charging network
French oil major takes over Source London EV network after acquisition of Blue Point London from the Bolloré Group
Six new solar projects announced as part of Elgin-Foresight joint venture
Solar energy firm teams up with private equity investor in 200MW boost to pipeline of subsidy-free UK solar projects
MediaCityUK touts 'net zero neighbourhood' status
Developer Peel L&P says third-party verified analysis shows half the site's buildings are now net zero approved
McDonald's and McCain offer climate resilience funding for potato farmers
Fast food giant working with McCain and Prince's Countryside Trust to help farmers improve soil health and boost resilience to climate change and Brexit
Amazon swells Climate Pledge ranks with Siemens, Best Buy, and others
Real Betis, Schneider Electric, and McKinstry also amongst latest wave of companies to commit to reaching net zero emissions a decade ahead of Paris Accord goal
Reform VAT to help drive green home upgrades, campaigners urge
Green Alliance calls on government to end £2bn VAT subsidy on gas, which benefits well off, to help fund warm homes for poorer households
Limejump wins trading contract for Scotland's first subsidy-free wind farm
The Shell-owned company is set to trade the power generated at the 46MW Crossdykes project through National Grid's Balancing Mechanism
Crisps, chocolate and cheese brands under fire for wasteful packaging
Investigation by Which? finds swathes of major snack brands come in hard to recycle packaging with unclear labeling for consumers
Nestlé partners with Biffa to secure UK supply of recycled plastic bottles
Partnership will see Biffa supply Nestlé Waters UK with recycled PET to produce bottles for its water brands such as Buxton
Majority of UK's biggest firms lack net zero strategies, report finds
Analysis of FTSE 100 companies finds just 16 per cent have realistic decarbonisation strategies in place, yet 45 per cent are targeting net zero emissions
Volkswagen teams up with Octopus Energy for EV tariff deal
The partnership will see drivers of VW electric cars encouraged to switch their home energy supplier to Octopus Energy's 'time of use' EV tariff
LafargeHolcim cements new science-based emissions goal
LafargeHolcim is the world's first building materials manufacturer to get SBTi nod
Race to Zero: Global net zero commitments double in less than a year
UK government unveils fresh wave of climate commitments, as New York Climate Week kicks off with further evidence that the net zero transition is accelerating
AT&T dials up 2035 carbon neutral target
Telco giant unveils new package of ambitious emissions reduction targets, as company acknowledges it is already being impacted by worsening extreme weather
Emissions goals impossible without plastic reduction, think tank warns
Overseas Development Institute warns fossil fuel emissions from plastic will rise three-fold by 2050 unless current trends are addressed
Next stop hydrogen for new rail project
Three British companies unite to develop new hydrogen fuelling infrastructure that could soon allow for the roll out of zero emission trains on the UK rail network
Oxfam: Emissions of 'the one per cent' more than double those of poorest half of the world
New report highlights huge inequality among the world's carbon emitters
Poll: A third of young people want more climate education at school
UK survey of 7-17 year-olds also highlights concern their views are not listened to by policymakers on climate change and environmental issues
Currys PC World aims to help customers 'Go Greener' with new campaign
Tech giant kicks off major new campaign designed to promote new wave of ultra-efficient smart technologies
M&S to roll out garlic bread made from surplus baguettes
Marks & Spencer food waste initiative aims to turn unsold bread into garlic bread for sale across 200 of its food stores nationwide
Work begins on 'net zero neighbourhood' in Kent
Developers plan to build six all-electric, zero carbon modular homes in Sittingbourne by the end of January next year
