Net zero

Legislation

Hotting up: Government urged to lead G7 in embracing net zero target

Influential Bright Blue think tank argues there is a compelling economic, political, environmental, and legal case for adopting a binding net zero emission target

clock 25 May 2018 • 4 min read

Legislation

Net Zero? Scotland unveils ambitious new Climate Change Bill

But campaigners say binding target to cut emissions 90 per cent by 2050 fails to live up to 'net zero' aspirations

clock 24 May 2018 • 3 min read

CCS

'Hugely exciting': Drax to test carbon capture technology at North Yorkshire biomass plant

Drax and C-Capture say North Yorkshire pilot could be the 'first of several' in the UK aimed at delivering negative emissions

clock 21 May 2018 • 6 min read

Legislation

EU sets sights on net zero emissions goal

Climate Commissioner Miguel Arias Canete declares 'now is not the time for complacency' as he confirms EU will aim for net zero emissions by 2050

clock 17 May 2018 • 2 min read

Workplace

ClientEarth to launch 'net zero' legal push

Alice Garton appointed to lead programme on forcing governments and financial sector to shift to net zero emissions

clock 16 May 2018 • 3 min read

Legislation

Net Zero: Government hints at 2050 target date for CCC review

Perry: 'We want to understand how we will get to a zero-carbon economy in 2050'

clock 04 May 2018 • 4 min read