Net zero

Buildings

Construction and property is getting serious about net zero carbon

The government has once again ducked the opportunity to strengthen green building standards, but thankfully the industry is looking to take a lead

clock 23 January 2019 • 3 min read

Politics

Green buildings, no fracking and net zero CO2: Five key takeaways from Manchester's 2040 vision

New draft of Greater Manchester development strategy puts environment and climate front and centre of 2040 vision

clock 08 January 2019 • 8 min read

Infrastructure

Flexible networks need to be at the heart of a net zero carbon economy

David Smith of the Energy Networks Association on the need for smarter power

clock 19 December 2018 • 3 min read

Climate change

The scientific case for a climate 'war effort'

Professor Nick Cowern warns the even the IPCC 1.5C report may be over-optimistic - and businesses and governments need to respond to the 'climate emergency'

clock 14 December 2018 • 3 min read

CCS

COP24: UK unveils plans for world's first 'net zero' industrial hub

Claire Perry to announce up to £170m of funding to support creation of a net zero cluster capable of decarbonising heavy industry

clock 13 December 2018 • 4 min read

Management

COP24: International bodies commit to 'climate neutrality' as Katowice talks heat up

Raft of development banks and international agencies pledge to make their operations 'climate neutral'

clock 12 December 2018 • 4 min read

Infrastructure

US energy giant Xcel Energy promises zero-carbon power by 2050

'Clean energy vision' will see supplier deliver 100 per cent carbon neutral electricity to homes across the US by 2050

clock 06 December 2018 • 1 min read

Technology

Creating a world of 1.5 degree global warming needs radical solutions, but the focus should be on 'gain' not 'pain'

Thomas Birr, CEO at innogy Innovation Hub, argues businesses need to listen to the 'radicals' who insist deep decarbonisation is possible

clock 06 December 2018 • 7 min read

Policy

From doctors to big business, calls grow for net zero targets

Medical groups write to Prime Minister in support of net zero emissions target, as CBI declares governments and businesses must 'raise their ambitions towards a net zero target'

clock 03 December 2018 • 4 min read

Politics

Report: What would net zero by 2045 look like for the UK

New study from WWF suggests net zero emissions by 2045 is possible for the UK - provided changes in industry, energy and lifestyle roll out nationwide

clock 21 November 2018 • 6 min read