Net zero took great strides last year - but the UK must go further and faster in 2025

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Last year provided growth and resilience for the UK's green economy - we must grasp the opportunity to build on that further in 2025, writes the REA's CEO Trevor Hutchings

REview 24, the Association for Renewable Energy and Clean Technology's (REA) annual report, tells a compelling story of growth, resilience, and forward momentum. This latest edition not only measures the...

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