The Daily Mail’s campaign against electric vehicles in the UK is hypocritical and against its own readers’ interests, writes Bob Ward. Read more
Commentary
Commentaries present the personal reflections of authors in response to news stories, policy developments or newly published research. These articles may contain original analysis or summarise findings from other referenced sources. Commentaries are written by staff from the Institute as well as by external experts. The opinions expressed in commentaries do not necessarily reflect those of the Grantham Research Institute.
This commentary examines the ‘why, how and what’ of risks to the real economy and financial system deriving from damage to ecosystem services and habitats. Read more
In this commentary, Julie Segal explores the challenges and opportunities of aligning investments with climate change mitigation and adaptation goals, as outlined in Article 2.1(c) of the Paris Agreement. Read more
Strategies that deliver a just transition for workers and communities are increasingly seen as essential to speed progress to net zero. This will involve changes across the financial system, as Nick Robins explains. Read more
Central banks and financial supervisors are essential to securing finance for a low-emissions, resilient world. This commentary explores how to make progress on this goal, an important part of the Paris Agreement. Read more
As unbalanced, ill-informed articles on net zero continue to appear in the press from figures such as former Chancellor Lord Hammond, Bob Ward examines the evidence produced by our independent statutory bodies that carefully analyses the costs and benefits of acting on climate change in the UK and leads to a robust economic case for action. Read more
In calling for a referendum on the UK’s net zero target, The Sunday Telegraph has reached a new extreme in its strident campaign against climate policies, writes Bob Ward. Read more
Organisations working to decarbonise and reach their net zero targets need to start factoring in the environmental impact of digital technology, writes Tom Greenwood. Read more
Candice Howarth explains why the UK is not prepared for the increased incidence of extreme heat caused by climate change and what needs to change. Read more
Charting a path to economic prosperity that also addresses climate change relies on increasing investment in developing countries, but these countries are not yet receiving the finance they need. So why are development finance institutions (DFIs) not doing more and acting quicker, and how can they manage the trade-offs they face, ask Timothy Randall and Tristan Knowles? Read more
