A group of MPs across four separate committees have banded together to launch a “super inquiry” into the effects of air pollution on…
Continue ReadingMassive increases in the amount of solar generators installed in China and the US last year saw the world’s rate of capacity growth…
Continue ReadingHelped by the closure of coal-fired power plants and simultaneous rollout of several renewable generating facilities, the UK’s carbon emissions have fallen to…
Continue ReadingA recent report published by the European Commission shows that while the EU as a whole is currently on track to meet targets…
Continue ReadingResearchers Team up With Renewable Charity to Work on Solar Power for Trains
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Researchers at Imperial College London are collaborating with non-profit renewables action group 10:10 to work on developing trackside solar panels to power trains…
Continue ReadingWhat Does Trump’s Election Victory Mean for the Fight Against Climate Change?
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Donald Trump’s recent victory in the US Presidential election has had environmental campaigners vocally concerned about the future of global efforts to slow…
Continue ReadingCOP22 Kicks Off in Marrakesh as Leaders Work on Clarifying Climate Goals
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The latest UN climate summit began on Monday, with leaders now settling in for two weeks of discussions and negotiations aimed at ironing…
Continue ReadingParis Agreement Comes Into Force as UK’s Ability to Meet Targets is Questioned Again
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The UN Paris Climate Agreement has officially come into force this Friday, after fast tracked ratification from the European Union pushed it past…
Continue ReadingPoll Shows Solid Support for Onshore Wind Among UK Residents
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According to a poll conducted by ComRes for environmental charity 10:10, public support for onshore wind farms is much higher than previously estimated.
Continue ReadingCCC Urges UK to Develop Carbon Removal Technology in Order to Meet Ambitious Paris Targets
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The Committee on Climate Change has published a report claiming that if the UK is to meet the goals set out in the…
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