Net zero

The Green Party leadership race comes at a crunch time for net zero – it’s eco-populism or bust
Joe Brindle

The Green Party leadership race comes at a crunch time for net zero – it’s eco-populism or bust

Joe Brindle joined Greta Thunberg-inspired school strikes six years ago. Now he argues that the Green Party needs to pursue ‘eco-populism’ to see off Reform UK’s plans to slash net zero funding

Sizewell C nuclear plant isn’t perfect. But it’s a necessary step if we’re to avoid ‘dunkelflaute’
Chaitanya Kumar

Sizewell C nuclear plant isn’t perfect. But it’s a necessary step if we’re to avoid ‘dunkelflaute’

The UK government has approved Sizewell C with a massive downpayment of £14.2bn. Why does it matter?

Should taxpayers pay for solar panels to be installed on homes?
Green energy

Should taxpayers pay for solar panels to be installed on homes?

Emergent Energy’s Reg Platt changed the law to allow people living in flats to install solar panels on the roof of their homes. He tells Big Issue that anyone looking to drive the clean energy revolution must look beyond the government

Energy price cap fall is a ‘massive relief’ – but bills still remain punishingly high
Energy bills

Energy price cap fall is a ‘massive relief’ – but bills still remain punishingly high

No, net zero targets didn’t cause blackout – nor are they doomed to fail
Paul McNamee

No, net zero targets didn’t cause blackout – nor are they doomed to fail

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

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

How investing in one-stop shops to fix UK’s horror homes could pay for itself
Housing

How investing in one-stop shops to fix UK’s horror homes could pay for itself

The UK is careering toward a net zero backlash – or ‘greenlash’ – unless Labour acts quickly
Niamh O Regan

The UK is careering toward a net zero backlash – or ‘greenlash’ – unless Labour acts quickly

This council is turning to the private sector to fix Britain’s draughty homes and reach net zero
Housing

This council is turning to the private sector to fix Britain’s draughty homes and reach net zero

‘Dystopian’: Rachel Reeves backs third Heathrow runway. What will it mean for the planet?
Climate crisis

‘Dystopian’: Rachel Reeves backs third Heathrow runway. What will it mean for the planet?

From the NHS to ‘spreading opportunity’: Here’s what should be in Keir Starmer’s ‘plan for change’
Plan for change

From the NHS to ‘spreading opportunity’: Here’s what should be in Keir Starmer’s ‘plan for change’

UK won’t reach net zero without carbon capture – so why do we keep ‘screwing it up’?
Net zero

UK won’t reach net zero without carbon capture – so why do we keep ‘screwing it up’?

Electric vehicle charge points to become centre of new privatisation row – unless Labour steps in
Sophie Flinders

Electric vehicle charge points to become centre of new privatisation row – unless Labour steps in

All the pesky, woke scientists and experts against Rishi Sunak’s catastrophic oil and gas bill
Climate crisis

All the pesky, woke scientists and experts against Rishi Sunak’s catastrophic oil and gas bill

Charity uses carbon credits to make more homes energy efficient and greener – and it’s genius
Environment

Charity uses carbon credits to make more homes energy efficient and greener – and it’s genius

‘Misdirection and lies’: Politicians, activists and more weigh in on Rishi Sunak’s conference speech
Rishi Sunak

‘Misdirection and lies’: Politicians, activists and more weigh in on Rishi Sunak’s conference speech

From HS2 to net zero: Experts weigh in on political impact of Rishi Sunak’s U-turns 
Rishi Sunak

From HS2 to net zero: Experts weigh in on political impact of Rishi Sunak’s U-turns 

Rishi Sunak says he’s thinking long term. But he’s clearly eyeing an early election
Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak says he’s thinking long term. But he’s clearly eyeing an early election

Will net zero make you broke? Here’s all the support on offer to make the switch
Net zero

Will net zero make you broke? Here’s all the support on offer to make the switch

Rishi Sunak’s net zero U-turn is a ‘big miscalculation’ that will ultimately backfire. Here’s how
Climate crisis

Rishi Sunak’s net zero U-turn is a ‘big miscalculation’ that will ultimately backfire. Here’s how

Greenwashing companies should be ‘named and shamed’ to help consumers choose
Greenwashing

Greenwashing companies should be ‘named and shamed’ to help consumers choose

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Britain needs ‘state-owned energy champion’, shadow climate secretary Ed Miliband says
Renewable energy

Britain needs ‘state-owned energy champion’, shadow climate secretary Ed Miliband says

The UK’s new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero must be more than a PR exercise  
Net Zero

The UK’s new Department for Energy Security and Net Zero must be more than a PR exercise  

Looking to be more sustainable? Here’s our top 10 tips to reduce your carbon emissions
Carbon Footprint

Looking to be more sustainable? Here’s our top 10 tips to reduce your carbon emissions

Cash for cans? What you need to know about the government’s new recycling reward scheme
Recycling

Cash for cans? What you need to know about the government’s new recycling reward scheme