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Election 2019

Labour targets net zero energy in the 2030s in manifesto promising 'real change'

Party promises one million green jobs and a windfall tax on oil companies as part of its Green Industrial Revolution

  • Politics
  • 21 November 2019
David Smith Energy Networks Association
The message for political leaders is clear - the time for action is now

The next government must start delivering climate policies on the ground to ensure the UK hits net zero, argues Energy Networks Association chief executive David Smith

  • Energy
  • 21 November 2019
Institute of Directors
Institute of Directors backs stronger climate governance in bid to 'restore trust in British business'

Senior UK business leaders call on next government to beef up climate reporting and establish Sovereign Wealth Fund to boost investment in green economy

  • Risk
  • 21 November 2019
Jo Swinson at BusinessGreen summit 2019
'Innovate our way out of crisis': Lib Dems unveil manifesto plan for net zero by 2045

Party proposes a '10 year emergency programme' to slash emissions and put UK on track for net zero by 2045

  • Politics
  • 20 November 2019
Greens winning here?

They are not going to form the next government, but the Green Party manifesto remains a hugely important document

  • Politics
  • 20 November 2019
Leaders' debate: Johnson and Corbyn warn of 'colossal', 'massive' climate issue

Environmental issues get only a fleeting mention in largely underwhelming TV debate between the two men vying to be the next Prime Minister

  • Politics
  • 20 November 2019
Olaser
Green Party: Your guide to the Green New Deal

The Green Party is promising to invest more than any of its rivals in tackling climate change - here's what you need to know

  • Politics
  • 19 November 2019
Socialist Appeal
John McDonnell reiterates promise to de-list companies not acting on climate change

Pledge first made by Labour Party in June repeated by Shadow Chancellor on the General Election campaign trail

  • Politics
  • 19 November 2019
'Borrow to invest': Greens' manifesto vows to put Green New Deal at heart of UK politics

Party unveils plans for 10 new Bills that aim to put UK on track for net zero emissions by 2030

  • Politics
  • 19 November 2019
Labour set to ditch net zero by 2030 goal

Shadow International Trade Secretary Barry Gardiner tells Radio 4 new pledge is to hit 90 per cent renewables in UK energy system by 2030

  • Politics
  • 18 November 2019
One in five voters say environment trumps economy

British voters view the environment and pollution as more pressing than the economy, education, and housing, groundbreaking Ipsos Mori poll suggests

  • Politics
  • 18 November 2019
From trees and oceans to rail and windfall taxes, Parties clash over green ambitions

All three main Parties spent the weekend talking up competing plans to accelerate tree-planting programmes, boost public transport, and launch a tax raid on oil industry profits

  • Politics
  • 18 November 2019
Labour, Lib Dems, and Greens go head to head with fresh wave of 'climate emergency' pledges

Labour announces major solar roll out plan for libraries and communities, as Lib Dems pledge £100bn to tackling 'climate emergency' and Greens propose Universal Basic Income

  • Solar
  • 15 November 2019
To win a climate election, parties need ambition, not compromise with the fossil fuel industry

It is turning into a 'climate election', but as Marc Hudson argues lessons from Australia suggests environmental campaigners may need to be careful what they wish for

  • Politics
  • 15 November 2019
Greenest Government (N)ever?

Boris Johnson promises a 'clean energy revolution' and the government deserves plaudits for its track record, but credibility is undermined by a refusal to reckon with the Tories' environmental failures

  • Politics
  • 13 November 2019
'Clean energy revolution': Boris Johnson to promise post-Brexit green boost

Prime Minister selects electric vehicle factory as backdrop for first major speech of election campaign, as Tories prepare to make environment a top manifesto priority

  • Politics
  • 13 November 2019
Coal Free Kingdom

Manifestos should go beyond the coal power phase-out, and commit to making the UK truly coal-free, argues campaign group Sandbag

  • Policy
  • 13 November 2019
Green Party unveils plan for Carbon Chancellor, as Labour ramps up flood spending pledges

Treasury would be re-badged as Department for Economic Transformation, while new Carbon Chancellor would lead both re-named Department and new Department for the Green new Deal

  • Politics
  • 13 November 2019
Lib Dems pledge to revive Department of Energy and Climate Change

Party reportedly set to include plans for Whitehall reorganisation in upcoming manifesto

  • Politics
  • 11 November 2019
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Labour's low-carbon 'warm homes for all' could revolutionise social housing

Labour's domestic energy efficiency plans are hugely ambitious, but they could prove transformative for millions of households

  • Efficiency
  • 08 November 2019
Election 2019: A five-point renewable energy wishlist

REA chief executive Nina Skorupska calls on political parties to put climate action front and centre as their election campaigns get underway

  • Energy
  • 07 November 2019
Election 2019: Greens promise £100bn climate spending blitz

Party aims to build on its strong showing at recent elections, with plan to invest £100bn a year in driving the net zero transition

  • Politics
  • 06 November 2019
ONS: UK greenhouse gas intensity down two-thirds since 1990, but progress stalled last year

Latest preliminary stats show UK emissions intensity flat-lined during 2018

  • Climate change
  • 06 November 2019
Policy Exchange Benedict McAleenan
Net Zero needs a democratic mandate

Net Zero will face a backlash if it doesn't attain a proper mandate - this election must give it one, argues Benedict McAleenan from Policy Exchange

  • Policy
  • 06 November 2019
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