Just Transition

Terry Pratchett's famous economic theory tells us a lot about the urgent need for a net zero transition where the costs and benefits are fairly distributed right across the income scale

New research explores how government can 'design out inequalities' in net zero policymaking, as it warns current climate policies could hurt some of the UK's poorest households

Owners of Scotland's only oil refinery propose turning manufacturing site into fuel imports terminal from early 2025, prompting calls for stronger UK Just Transition policy support and green investment

Global Energy Monitor report warns over 400,000 coal miners worldwide face the prospect of losing their jobs before 2035

Global market for fossil gas facing 'new and uncertain period' triggered by Russia's war in Ukraine, according to IEA

But Committee warns a 'hands-off approach will not work' as it urges government to grasp green growth opportunity in face of increasing competitive threat from US and EU

Major new report backed by trade unions and climate groups calls for revamped approach to decarbonising UK fossil fuel industry, including greater role for public ownership

Major new report from Resolution Foundation and LSE argues UK is set to experience a surge in the number of green jobs, but the transition needs to be carefully managed

Alok Sharma travels to South Africa this week to confirm fresh funding for major sustainable development programme that experts hope could provide template for further deals

Report from pensions provider sets out recommendations for how pensions industry and government can ensure transition to a low carbon economy is equitable and fair