Commenting on the publication today by Public Health England of new figures showing 2556 deaths linked to heatwave conditions in... Read more
UK climate policy
The UK has a proud tradition of leadership in climate action and global finance. The urgent need to rebuild the... Read more
Using an analysis of UK decision-makers managing and responding to heatwaves and flood risks, this paper argues how more robust local evidence is needed to inform decision-making regarding adaptation options for enhancing local resilience. Read more
Sam Fankhauser, Director of the Grantham Research Institute, says a Court of Appeal ruling on Heathrow Airport is a good ruling because it makes clear that the Government must take account of its domestic and international commitments on reducing emissions of greenhouse gas emissions when making decisions about long-lived infrastructure projects. Read more
Josh Burke examines the costs, opportunities, advantages and disadvantages of different carbon capture and negative emissions technologies. Read more
Josh Burke discusses (in this article for EU Observer) what Brexit will mean for UK climate policy and considers options for carbon pricing if it withdraws from the EU ETS. Read more
Commenting on reports today (Tuesday 14 January 2020) that the Government is to consider cuts to Air Passenger Duty, Professor... Read more
Commenting on the publication today (Tuesday 7 January 2020) by Public Health England of ‘PHE heatwave mortality monitoring: Summer 2019’,... Read more
In the coming years the UK will be competing in a race between economies to become cleaner, smarter and more... Read more
Carbon tax with “citizens’ dividend” one of best ways for UK to reach net zero by 2050 If the UK... Read more
