Environment
Tony Blair is talking nonsense on net zero. The reality is the UK isn’t prepared

Tony Blair is talking nonsense on net zero. The reality is the UK isn’t prepared
Tony Blair has complained the current approach to climate change isn’t working, and that phasing out fossil fuels is doomed. Climate expert Bob Ward argues he’s wrong
Fit all new homes with solar panels to slash energy bills by hundreds, government told

Fit all new homes with solar panels to slash energy bills by hundreds, government told
The Local Government Association is the latest body to plead for a solar panels to be mandatory on new homes, arguing it would save households £440 a year on bills and tackle climate crisis
It will take 700 years to replace UK’s ageing water network at current pace: ‘A wholesale betrayal’

It will take 700 years to replace UK’s ageing water network at current pace: ‘A wholesale betrayal’
Water companies are spending more than ever – but poor planning, weak oversight and costly procurement mean that progress is extremely slow
Too many homeless people resort to pulling their own teeth. These dentists are trying to change that
Too many homeless people resort to pulling their own teeth. These dentists are trying to change that
Raw sewage pumped into UK waterways for 4.7 million hours in 2024: ‘This will only get worse’
Raw sewage pumped into UK waterways for 4.7 million hours in 2024: ‘This will only get worse’
Would you buy a record sleeve without the vinyl inside? It’s one way to reduce plastic

Would you buy a record sleeve without the vinyl inside? It’s one way to reduce plastic
Fossil fuel industries ‘worried’ after clean energy powered 40% of world’s electricity needs in 2024

Fossil fuel industries ‘worried’ after clean energy powered 40% of world’s electricity needs in 2024
Statue of girl killed by air pollution should be reminder of dangers of toxic air, says mother

Statue of girl killed by air pollution should be reminder of dangers of toxic air, says mother
Just Stop Oil may be reviled – but their tactics reshaped the climate movement

Just Stop Oil may be reviled – but their tactics reshaped the climate movement
Communities that build solar panels and wind farms should get cheaper bills, says Labour minister

Communities that build solar panels and wind farms should get cheaper bills, says Labour minister
Water isn’t just an environmental issue – it’s a humanitarian emergency

Water isn’t just an environmental issue – it’s a humanitarian emergency
Labour’s billion pound gamble: Can community energy deliver the affordable power the UK needs?

Labour’s billion pound gamble: Can community energy deliver the affordable power the UK needs?
Labour has vowed to cleaning up Windermere – but our fight for a sewage-free lake is not over

Labour has vowed to cleaning up Windermere – but our fight for a sewage-free lake is not over
The North Sea has been Britain’s oil powerhouse for 50 years. But what is its future now?

The North Sea has been Britain’s oil powerhouse for 50 years. But what is its future now?
Labour wants to ‘unleash the North Sea’s clean energy future’. What does that mean for oil and gas?

Labour wants to ‘unleash the North Sea’s clean energy future’. What does that mean for oil and gas?
Reform UK’s climate denialism could devastate the very towns and cities they want to represent

Reform UK’s climate denialism could devastate the very towns and cities they want to represent
‘Heartbreak’ for millions of Brits as energy bills to rise by more than expected from April

‘Heartbreak’ for millions of Brits as energy bills to rise by more than expected from April
Energy bills being more than £1,700 a year is not normal – we need government intervention

Energy bills being more than £1,700 a year is not normal – we need government intervention
Labour says new energy efficiency rules for landlords will save renters £240 a year on bills

Labour says new energy efficiency rules for landlords will save renters £240 a year on bills
The UK is careering toward a net zero backlash – or ‘greenlash’ – unless Labour acts quickly

The UK is careering toward a net zero backlash – or ‘greenlash’ – unless Labour acts quickly
The future looks grim under climate change. So why is nobody talking about Just Stop Oil anymore?

The future looks grim under climate change. So why is nobody talking about Just Stop Oil anymore?
Why Rachel Reeves’ reservoir plans are ‘far from a solution to UK’s water challenges’

Why Rachel Reeves’ reservoir plans are ‘far from a solution to UK’s water challenges’
Rosebank oilfield approval ruled unlawful – here’s why it’s an ‘incredible victory’ for the planet
