CCC: UK has lost global leadership position on climate action
The CCC says UK climate leadership has been undermined by “confusing signals” such as its support for new coal and oil production.
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Government ‘asleep at the wheel’ over 2035 zero-carbon grid target, says Climate Change Committee
Government advisors say hydrogen, CCUS, storage and smarter demand must all be rolled out faster if the UK is to achieve a zero-carbon electricity system by 2035.
UK Government plan will not deliver legal net zero targets – Climate Committee
Climate change advisors have warned that UK Government plans for tackling global warming will not deliver on legal targets to cut emissions in the coming decades.
North Sea: CCC supports ‘presumption against exploration’ but stops short of licensing ban
In its advice to government, the UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC) said it supports ‘stringent’ tests on North Sea licensing as part of proposed climate compatibility checkpoints, but stopped short of recommending an end to exploration.
‘I wouldn’t put money into ExxonMobil’ – Top climate adviser takes aim at US supermajor at Aberdeen event
Committee on Climate Change chairman Lord Deben took a swipe at oil and gas giant ExxonMobil (NYSE: XOM) during an event in Aberdeen yesterday.
Aberdeen to play ‘really important role’ in abating climate change, predicts expert
A senior climate adviser has emphasised the “really important role” Aberdeen has to play in axing the UK’s carbon emissions.
‘That is not greenwashing’: North Sea oil boss bats back accusations on BBC Debate Night
The head of the North Sea oil trade body came under fire at a special COP26 BBC Debate night on Tuesday, hitting back at accusations of “greenwashing”.
Step up climate action of risk failure at key Cop26 summit, government warned
The Government must rapidly step up action on climate change - or risk undermining "global Britain" and success at key Cop26 talks this year, its advisers have warned.
Senior political figure says UK Gov should avoid delaying COP26 again, but admits decision ‘isn’t in our hands’
The COP26 climate conference should not be delayed for a second year if the UK “can possibly avoid it”, a senior political figure has said.
Major changes to UK land needed to meet climate change targets, advisors warn
A levy on airlines or fossil fuel companies could be introduced to help pay for a huge boost to woodland planting, Government climate advisers have urged.
Government has ‘Dad’s Army’ approach to coping with climate change
The Government has a "ramshackle, Dad's Army" approach to making sure England can cope with the impacts of rising temperatures, its climate advisers warn.
Scotland should ‘aim to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to net-zero by 2045’
Scotland can end its contribution to global warming within 25 years by setting an "ambitious new target" to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2045, an influential climate change group has said.
Expert group backs Scottish Government’s ‘ambitious’ new emissions target
The head of the UK independent advisory body on climate change has hailed the Scottish Government for setting an "ambitious" new target for cutting emissions.