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UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Government urged to close 'absurd' carbon allowance 'loophole'

Carbon Trading

UK Emissions Trading Scheme: Government urged to close 'absurd' carbon allowance 'loophole'

UK firms that close carbon-intensive industrial facilities can continue to sell unused carbon allowance credits thanks to 'loophole' in cap-and-trade system, Greenpeace investigative journalism unit claims

clock 23 October 2023 • 4 min read
Government pledges £9m to Aston Martin luxury battery EV drive

Politics

Government pledges £9m to Aston Martin luxury battery EV drive

Business Secretary visits Aston Martin HQ after announcing £9m to support over 2,500 local jobs and cutting-edge luxury battery EV platform

clock 23 October 2023 • 2 min read
Businesses worth $1tr call on governments to pursue 'full phase-out of unabated fossil fuels'

Policy

Businesses worth $1tr call on governments to pursue 'full phase-out of unabated fossil fuels'

Leading firms urge world leaders to strike deal at COP28 Climate Summit to rapidly phase down coal, oil, and gas production

clock 23 October 2023 • 4 min read
Amazon adds 1GW of renewable energy projects to European portfolio

Energy

Amazon adds 1GW of renewable energy projects to European portfolio

Tech giant announces latest batch of clean energy projects in Europe, as it closes in on 100 per cent renewable energy target

clock 23 October 2023 • 2 min read
'Common-sense': Government unveils fresh package of recycling reforms

Recycling

'Common-sense': Government unveils fresh package of recycling reforms

Defra says new 'simpler' system will tackle complexity and confusion, help boost recycling rates, and prevent 'excessive bins'

clock 21 October 2023 • 6 min read
Offshore Energies UK: Domestic oil and gas can help UK 'remain in control' of carbon footprint

Energy

Offshore Energies UK: Domestic oil and gas can help UK 'remain in control' of carbon footprint

Trade body doubles down on argument that investment in North Sea fossil fuel extraction can benefit the climate, but critics remain unconvinced

clock 20 October 2023 • 5 min read
Circular Change Council: Furniture retailers team up to boost appeal of second-hand furniture

Management

Circular Change Council: Furniture retailers team up to boost appeal of second-hand furniture

Ikea, eBay, Dunelm, and Sainsbury’s form new group to tackle furniture waste

clock 20 October 2023 • 2 min read
Government slumps to by-election defeats, as Tories accused of misreading public mood on green issues

Politics

Government slumps to by-election defeats, as Tories accused of misreading public mood on green issues

Historic defeats in Mid Bedfordshire and Tamworth prompt claims Number 10's attempts to drag net zero into the 'culture war' have failed

clock 20 October 2023 • 5 min read
Stamp Duty rebates and 'building passports': BusinessLDN publishes 10-point for a retrofit revolution

Policy

Stamp Duty rebates and 'building passports': BusinessLDN publishes 10-point for a retrofit revolution

Analysis suggests new measures to cut carbon from the capital's housing stock could deliver over £110bn in economic benefits

clock 20 October 2023 • 4 min read
'On the cusp of a new era': Study shows fossil fuel electricity has passed its peak in half of world's economies

Energy

'On the cusp of a new era': Study shows fossil fuel electricity has passed its peak in half of world's economies

New report from Ember think tank confirms global clean energy revolution is continuing to gather pace

clock 20 October 2023 • 3 min read