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Green regulations cripple the economy? Show me the proof
If environmental red tape is the source of so many economic woes, why is the evidence of the harm they cause so sketchy? read more »
Governments must stop ‘dithering’ over climate action, warns report
New study from Grantham Institute says costs of tackling climate change will spiral unless concerted action is taken urgently read more »
Opinion: exposing myths about green regulations
Dr Antoine Dechezleprêtre and Dr Misato Sato explain the findings of their latest report, ‘The impacts of environmental regulations on competitiveness’ published by the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment at London School of Economics and Political Science. read more »
New report exposes myth that green regulations inflict major harm on business competitiveness and economic growth
Environmental regulations only reduce productivity and employment by a small amount, and can boost economic growth by encouraging innovation by businesses, according to a new report published today (14 November … read more »
Environment Secretary Liz Truss under fire over plan to scrap solar farm subsidies
Government plan hopes to ensure that more agricultural land is dedicated to crops and food read more »
The state of the climate — and what we might do about it – TED Talk
As world leaders gather at the UN Climate Summit Lord Nicholas Stern asks what can be done. TED Talk. read more »
Coal has no future in the world’s energy mix, UN warns, ahead of New York summit
The UN has warned that coal has no future in the world’s energy mix, as world leaders gather ahead of a major climate summit in New York. read more »
It’s clear that prosperity and climate change action can go hand in hand
Ed Davey – The UK has been at the forefront of integrating climate change action into economic decision-making read more »
Ban fracking from national parks, say majority of UK public
Guardian poll suggests public unmoved by assurances that planning guidance has been tightened for shale drilling read more »
