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climate change

October 9, 2018

Is a Zero Emissions Target More Probable?

Earlier this year, the government indicated that it could tighten its carbon emissions target with the aim of reaching net-zero…
September 18, 2018

CCL Increase: A Reminder

Looking ahead to the next financial year, one of the cost changes to allow for is the increase to the…
April 23, 2018

UK Could Pledge Zero Emissions by 2050

Claire Perry, minister of state for energy and clean growth, recently indicated that the UK could tighten its carbon emissions…
March 13, 2018

Scotland to Reduce GHG Emissions by 66% by 2032

The Scottish government has published its new climate change policy, which details how it will meet an emissions reduction target…
February 19, 2018

EU Carbon Market Gains Confidence

Last week, EU carbon allowances (EUAs) traded at €10/tCO2 intra-day for the first time since 2011. Although this was fleeting,…
February 9, 2018

The Changing Face of Energy and Environment

Having followed the energy scene for many years, it is sometimes difficult to pinpoint certain events that one remembers. Some…
January 23, 2018

UK and France Focus on Technology and Innovation

Prime Minister Theresa May and President Emmanuel Macron held a summit in the UK last week with the aim of…
November 28, 2017

Autumn Budget Controls Low-Carbon Levies

The Chancellor announced in the Autumn Budget that a new control will ensure there are no new low-carbon electricity levies…
November 2, 2017
Clean Growth

Clean Growth Strategy Reaffirms Pledge to Phase out Coal

The government’s Clean Growth Strategy includes a wide range of measures designed to meet the UK’s legally binding commitment to…