Net zero

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

Energy

Net zero operations for industry and transport possible by mid-century, research finds

It is technically and financially possible to decarbonise heavy industry and transport around the world by 2060, Energy Transitions Commission concludes

clock 19 November 2018 • 2 min read

Policy

Bristol and Manchester unveil fresh plans to tackle 'climate emergency'

Lord Deben says council action to tackle climate risks 'gives me real hope'

clock 16 November 2018 • 3 min read

Legislation

Government confirms net zero review could trigger changes to carbon budgets

Campaign group says it is 'relieved' the government is leaving the door open to strengthening fourth and fifth carbon budgets

clock 09 November 2018 • 6 min read

Technology

Net Zero: Governments debut 'Countdown to 100 low-carbon solutions' initiative

EU-backed Mission Innovation consortia launches new programme to identify 100 large scale investment opportunities that are compatible with a 1.5C goal

clock 07 November 2018 • 3 min read

Biomass

Burning to solve climate change: The BECCS paradox

For land rights and justice, the international climate solution is fundamentally flawed, argues ClientEarth's Caroline Haywood

clock 06 November 2018 • 5 min read

Legislation

Are the restrictions on the UK's Net Zero review 'unlawful'?

Letter from campaign group Plan B seeks clarification on rationale behind the government's decision to keep medium term carbon targets 'out of the scope' of CCC's net zero target review

clock 31 October 2018 • 5 min read