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The race to jet zero - is emission-free transatlantic air travel really possible?
The race to jet zero - is emission-free transatlantic air travel really possible?
Environment
By Kate Proctor
Like his garden bridges and sub-sea tunnels, announcing the UK was going to pioneer the first emission-free transatlantic aircraft had the hallmarks of what critics describe as one of Boris Johnson’s vanity projects. It was an ambitious and typically eye-catching promise, delivered in the brief lull in the coronavirus pandemic last July.
Boris Johnson Has Pledged Wind Power Will Run Every UK Home By 2030
Energy
Boris Johnson Has Pledged Wind Power Will Run Every UK Home By 2030
Boris Johnson unveils £350m decarbonisation push as he vows ‘green, sustainable recovery’ and ‘Jet Zero’ plane trial
Environment
Boris Johnson unveils £350m decarbonisation push as he vows ‘green, sustainable recovery’ and ‘Jet Zero’ plane trial
Committee on Climate Change chair Lord Deben on why it would be ‘stupid’ not to use the coronavirus recovery to go for net zero
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
Committee on Climate Change chair Lord Deben on why it would be ‘stupid’ not to use the coronavirus recovery to go for net zero
Ministers urged to use coronavirus economic recovery plan to slash carbon emissions
Coronavirus
Ministers urged to use coronavirus economic recovery plan to slash carbon emissions
EXCL Ministers urged to step up help to stop people choosing between ‘heating and eating’ amid coronavirus crisis
Coronavirus
EXCL Ministers urged to step up help to stop people choosing between ‘heating and eating’ amid coronavirus crisis
UK’s COP26 climate summit shelved for a year amid coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
UK’s COP26 climate summit shelved for a year amid coronavirus outbreak
The House Live
Hydrogen offers UK “quick win” in fight to decarbonise Partner content
Economy
By Cadent
Hydrogen offers UK “quick win” in fight to decarbonise
Towards a greener future in the ride-hailing industry Partner content
Communities
By FreeNow
Towards a greener future in the ride-hailing industry
To make the Prime Minister’s ambitious targets on offshore wind a reality, we need new laws now.
Environment
By Jerome Mayhew MP
To make the Prime Minister’s ambitious targets on offshore wind a reality, we need new laws now.
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John Major Says He Agreed With Prince Philip That There Are “Too Many” MPs
John Major Says He Agreed With Prince Philip That There Are “Too Many” MPs
Political parties
'The true courtesy of princes is not just their punctuality, but their engagement'
'The true courtesy of princes is not just their punctuality, but their engagement'
By Alistair Burt
Social affairs
Government must lay out a plan for students and end a year of neglect
Government must lay out a plan for students and end a year of neglect
By Paul Blomfield MP
Education
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Ed Miliband: 'If the Conservatives want a climate election in the next election, I say bring it on'
Environment
By Georgina Bailey
Ed Miliband: 'If the Conservatives want a climate election in the next election, I say bring it on'
Ed Miliband is back on the Labour frontbench, and pursuing his passion of tackling the climate crisis. He talks to Georgina Bailey about why the government’s green jobs plans fall short, why COP-26 is the most important international summit yet, and whether XR is helping or hurting
Committee on Climate Change chair Lord Deben on why it would be ‘stupid’ not to use the coronavirus recovery to go for net zero
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
Committee on Climate Change chair Lord Deben on why it would be ‘stupid’ not to use the coronavirus recovery to go for net zero
As lockdown is lifted, ministers are grappling with how to safeguard the British economy amid forecasts of a crippling recession. Meanwhile, the promised “defining year of action” on climate change has slipped out of focus. But could the government ease the effect the pandemic and advance its climate goals in one fell swoop?
Energy news
Partner content
Energy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF urges Scottish Government to re-open home improvement
The Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has issued an open letter to the Scottish Government urging an immediate easing of the restrictions that prevents tradespeople from working in people’s homes unless it is essential.
Partner content
Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Reacts to Cancellation of Green Homes Grant Scheme
Following a communication direct from Government, the Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) has reacted to the Government’s decision to cancel the Green Home Homes Grant Voucher Scheme with applications no longer being accepted after 5pm on 31st March 2021.
GGF Chairpersons’ Forum demonstrates great progress Partner content
Economy
By Glass and Glazing Federation
GGF Chairpersons’ Forum demonstrates great progress
The annual GGF Chairpersons’ Forum took place via video conference on 18th March, with all the GGF’s technical groups, committees, regions and countries represented by 33 Members as chairs, vice-chairs or as nominated representatives.
We want to help every business join the green revolution
Environment
By Andrew Griffith MP
We want to help every business join the green revolution
With small to medium sized enterprises making up over 99% of the UK business community, and business and industry accounting for a quarter of UK emissions, it is clear that the actions of every single business will be central to this country’s successful transition to a low carbon economy.
Harnessing the power of our seas will be crucial in reaching Net Zero – but we need a co-ordinated approach Partner content
Environment
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
Harnessing the power of our seas will be crucial in reaching Net Zero – but we need a co-ordinated approach
The increasing use of offshore technologies across the oil, gas, wind, hydrogen and electricity industries make the seas a powerful asset for the UK’s Net Zero goals. But without clear co-ordination, the opportunity to maximise these benefits will be constrained.
LISTEN: Winds of Change: Powering the Route to Net Zero Partner content
Education
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
LISTEN: Winds of Change: Powering the Route to Net Zero
In this new episode of Engineering a Better World, from The House and The Institution of Engineering and Technology, we speak to Andrew Griffith MP, Jerome Mayhew MP and Alan Brown MP.
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
OFTEC and UKIFDA comment on the Environmental Audit Committee’s report ‘Energy Efficiency of Existing Homes’, published today
The Environmental Audit Committee (EAC) report underlines OFTEC and UKIFDA’s long held concerns that government has seriously underestimated the cost of upgrading the energy efficiency of UK homes, particularly those off the gas grid.
We need to make it easier for all kinds of people to ‘choose the bus’ Partner content
Coronavirus
By Go-Ahead
We need to make it easier for all kinds of people to ‘choose the bus’
This week Boris Johnson launched the National Bus Strategy. At long last there is proper recognition for a mode too often ignored, despite making up two thirds of public transport journeys.
Senior MPs back calls for a new approach to '6G’ technology Partner content
Health
By Institution of Engineering and Technology
Senior MPs back calls for a new approach to '6G’ technology
MPs have welcomed calls from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) for a new approach to mobile digital technology which prioritises societal benefits over a focus on “ever higher data speed”.
To deliver Net Zero, we need to start thinking like engineers Partner content
Environment
By Atkins
To deliver Net Zero, we need to start thinking like engineers
Achieving Net Zero will be the biggest challenge modern society has ever faced. To make it a success, we need to stop modelling and start building
With a focus on climate change, younger generations of nuclear professionals are making a real difference Partner content
Environment
By Sellafield Ltd
With a focus on climate change, younger generations of nuclear professionals are making a real difference
On International Women’s Day, Sellafield Ltd shine a light on one of their colleagues who is taking a leading role in ensuring that we make the right choices not just for today, but for future generations

 
Partner content
Economy
By OFTEC
We mustn’t let this pandemic halt progress on creating a greener economy, says OFTEC
With all the damage Covid-19 has done, let’s not let it put our decarbonisation goals at risk as well.
The Bank of England must be bolder on monetary policies to halt climate change
Economy
By Maria Busca
The Bank of England must be bolder on monetary policies to halt climate change
The chancellor has golden opportunity to drive forward a green agenda in financial services and the markets
Partner content
Energy
By OFTEC
Decarbonisation of rural homes at risk due to high costs, says new research
New research has raised important questions over whether government’s current approach to decarbonising off gas grid homes is achievable unless rural households are offered a significant increase in funding to cover the high costs involved.
The Energy White Paper may not go far enough to reach climate targets
Environment
By Alexandra Goodwin
The Energy White Paper may not go far enough to reach climate targets
Published just after the release Climate Change Committee’s Sixth Carbon Budget, the long awaited Energy White Paper still leaves major gaps in decarbonisation ambitions
A plan for our future energy must have Britain’s proud industrial regions at its heart
Energy
By Andrew Percy MP and Lia Nici MP
A plan for our future energy must have Britain’s proud industrial regions at its heart
The government's plan for green must unlock growth, jobs and skills opportunities in industrial constituencies like ours, who stand to shoulder the burden of the shift to net-zero.
We want the UK to be a world leader in electric vehicle use and manufacture
Environment
By Rachel Maclean MP
We want the UK to be a world leader in electric vehicle use and manufacture
The UK has been at the forefront of making electric vehicles a reality. Now, as diesel and petrol cars are phased out, the government is investing in infrastructure and grants to drive up usage among the public
Energy
By OFTEC
OFTEC comments on the CCC’s Sixth Carbon Budget report
Malcolm Farrow, Head of Public Affairs at OFTEC, comments:
Energy
By Chartered Institute of Building
CIOB responds to Climate Change Committee's sixth carbon budget
The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) has responded to the Climate Change Committee’s (CCC) Sixth Carbon Budget.
HyNet North West is unlocking Net Zero for the UK Partner content
Environment
By Cadent
HyNet North West is unlocking Net Zero for the UK
HyNet North West will play a critical role in the world’s fight against climate change, accelerating the UK’s transition to Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.  
Partner content
Environment
By OFTEC
OFTEC comments on Prime Minister’s Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution
Decarbonising heat from UK homes is a national priority that must be urgently addressed. However, we are concerned about the high costs rural households are likely to face under current government proposals to achieve this.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Nuclear Industry Association
Low carbon technology working together is the right approach to take
We hope the Government will support “green” hydrogen, since our goal is to use hydrogen to reduce emissions.
Partner content
Coronavirus
By Cadent
Cadent welcomes the Prime Minister’s ambition for a Green Industrial Revolution
We will continue to work with the government and partners to support the plan and delivery of our country’s green ambitions.
Plans to decommission North Sea Oil rigs have been left adrift
Energy
By Richard Thomson MP
Plans to decommission North Sea Oil rigs have been left adrift
Delays to the Comprehensive Spending Review make it harder for oil and gas companies to meet transition challenges. The industry needs a sector deal
EventsAll
D&I for Line Managers
2021
London & Online
D&I for Line Managers
Resetting the Skills Agenda for a Post-COVID Recovery
2021
Online Conference
Resetting the Skills Agenda for a Post-COVID Recovery
Supporting Mental Health at Work
2021
London & Online
Supporting Mental Health at Work
Race to Equality: Supporting BAME Colleagues in the Workplace
2021
London & Online
Race to Equality: Supporting BAME Colleagues in the Workplace