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Rishi Sunak Tells COP28 Climate Politics Is 'Close To Breaking Point'
Rishi Sunak Tells COP28 Climate Politics Is "Close To Breaking Point"
Environment
Rishi Sunak has said “climate politics is close to breaking point” and that targets must be reached in a way that “doesn’t burden working people,” as he defended his decision earlier this year to relax some net zero policies.
Kwasi Kwarteng Says COP28 Should Not 'Bully' Developing Countries To Net Zero
Environment
Kwasi Kwarteng Says COP28 Should Not "Bully" Developing Countries To Net Zero
Victoria Atkins Appointed Health Secretary As Steve Barclay Becomes New Environment Secretary
Environment
Victoria Atkins Appointed Health Secretary As Steve Barclay Becomes New Environment Secretary
Labour's Green Agenda Will Offer 'Clear Dividing Line' With Tories
Environment
Labour's Green Agenda Will Offer "Clear Dividing Line" With Tories
Yorkshire Mayor Wants Net Zero Devolved Accusing Rishi Sunak Of 'Dereliction' Of Leadership
Environment
Yorkshire Mayor Wants Net Zero Devolved Accusing Rishi Sunak Of "Dereliction" Of Leadership
Rishi Sunak's Net Zero Shift Sparks 'Massive Row' In Tory Party
Environment
Rishi Sunak's Net Zero Shift Sparks "Massive Row" In Tory Party
Lords Accuse Rishi Sunak Of Dodging Scrutiny On Net Zero Delays
Environment
Lords Accuse Rishi Sunak Of Dodging Scrutiny On Net Zero Delays
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COP28 – Solar’s chance to shine Partner content
Environment
By Lightsource bp
COP28 – Solar’s chance to shine
Salvaging the future: why Britain must build sustainably
Environment
By Justine Smith
Salvaging the future: why Britain must build sustainably
Put the pedal to the metal for the transition to electric vehicles Partner content
Environment
By Transport & Environment
Put the pedal to the metal for the transition to electric vehicles
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Labour MP Wants More 'Wins' On Changing The Law To Tackle Sexual Violence
Labour MP Wants More "Wins" On Changing The Law To Tackle Sexual Violence
Home affairs
Survivors of domestic abuse are being failed – we need reform
Survivors of domestic abuse are being failed – we need reform
By Apsana Begum MP
Social affairs
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Kwasi Kwarteng Says COP28 Should Not 'Bully' Developing Countries To Net Zero
Environment
Kwasi Kwarteng Says COP28 Should Not "Bully" Developing Countries To Net Zero
Britain and the Western world must ensure action and dialogue to tackle climate change does not become part of a “neocolonial bubble” that "bullies" developing countries towards net zero, according to former chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng ahead of COP28.
Green with envy: The politics of decarbonisation
Environment
By Adam Bell
Green with envy: The politics of decarbonisation
By installing heat pumps and buying electric vehicles, the wealthy are insulating themselves from current and future energy price shocks while avoiding paying for the investment needed to help the less well-off join the party. That’s not going to help the politics of decarbonisation, says Adam Bell. Illustration by Tracy Worrall
The answer is a Green New Deal
Environment
By Nadia Whittome MP
The answer is a Green New Deal
The coming election will define our lifetime. The climate crisis is already here, and without serious concerted effort over the next few years, it risks the very future of humanity.
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Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
RamCompare project to boost sheep industry genetic improvement
A major new partnership has been announced which will enable the UK sheep industry to drive genetic improvement forward through the inclusion of commercial data in genetic evaluations.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Burger sales boom boost for supply chain
New figures have revealed a boom in sales for fresh beef and lamb burgers that will benefit the whole supply chain.
Lord Eden: Protect the planet from palm oil’s ‘destructive folly’
Environment
By Lord Eden of Winton
Lord Eden: Protect the planet from palm oil’s ‘destructive folly’
Lord Eden of Winton warns that without immediate action, the rainforest and its wildlife will be soon lost to destructive palm oil plantations.
Partner content
Environment
By British Veterinary Association
Over half of UK vets treated pets for chocolate poisoning last Easter, warns British Veterinary Association
UK dog owners are being warned to keep Easter treats away from pets after figures released today from the British Veterinary Association (BVA) revealed that over half of UK vets (54%) had treated at least one case of chocolate poisoning over Easter 2014.
Partner content
Environment
By Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons
Director of Education at RCVS retires
Freda Andrews, the Director of Education at the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), will be retiring from the position at the beginning of April after nearly 16 years at the College.
Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
Shopper confusion about animal medicines in livestock increases
In a sign that the horsemeat scandal continues to affect consumer sentiment around food quality and safety, new consumer research published by the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) suggests that shoppers are more confused than ever about animal medicines and how they are used to protect the health and welfare of animals on farms.
Partner content
Environment
By NOAH
NOAH manifesto calls for support for older people with pets and “evidence-based decisions” on future legislation
The National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) has released its animal health manifesto ahead of the general election in just a few weeks time.
Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
Eliminating carbon emissions from UK homes is more cost effective than making deeper cuts in other sectors, according to analysis by the ETI
Eliminating carbon emissions from UK homes is more cost effective than making deeper cuts in other sectors, but the next decade will be critical in preparing for the transition and rapid implementation of measures that will be needed by 2025, according to a new report by the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI).
The grass isn’t always greener Partner content
Environment
By Campaign to Protect Rural England
The grass isn’t always greener
The Chief Executive of the Campaign to Protect Rural England Shaun Spiers makes the case for keeping the countryside beautiful 
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Healthy Grassland Soils
A new online resource, Healthy Grassland Soils, will help grassland farmers manage the soil on their farm more effectively.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Opportunities for red meat exports to China in spotlight
Future exports of beef and lamb to China could mirror the successful blueprint of pork and benefit the entire supply chain, according to EBLEX.
Partner content
Environment
By Association of British Insurers
Funding a plan to reduce UK's flood risk must be a Gov't priority
Responding to the Public Accounts Commitee report on flood risk management,Louise Hanson, Director of Advocacy, Association of British Insurers, said:
Partner content
Environment
By Mott MacDonald
Construction begins on US$117.5 million Kiyú wind farm, Uruguay
Construction has begun on the US$117.5 million Kiy wind farm, located in the San Jos district of Uruguay.
Act now to prevent climate change reaching point of no return, experts warn Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Act now to prevent climate change reaching point of no return, experts warn
A high carbon tax now could prevent climate change reaching a point of no return, according to a new study.
Partner content
Environment
By WWF
Make the government machine go green
WWF-UK has set out how the next government could put powerful voices for sustainability at the heart of the Whitehall machine, driving long-term action on species and habitat loss, pollution and climate change.
Partner content
Environment
By Calor Gas
Families living in privately rented homes should be bought in from the cold
People living in privately rented accommodation are suffering from some of the coldest homes and least energy efficient levels of all types of housing, according to the leading independent think tank ResPublica.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Provenance puts independent butchers in prime position
Independent butchers are best placed to capitalise on the publics new-found love of all things culinary, despite the industry losing a generation through lack of training opportunities.
Partner content
Environment
By Innovate UK
Encraft – smart infrastructures that save energy and reduce emissions
Domestic heating, hot water, lighting, cooking and household appliances account for more than 25% of all energy use in the UK.
Partner content
Environment
By University of Exeter
Policy makers should not discount the damages from future climate tipping points
Society should set a high carbon tax now to try and prevent climate change reaching a point of no return according to a new study.
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
Red meat “vital” to balanced diet
Meat from grass-fed cattle and sheep can have up to 10 times more long-chain omega-3 fatty acids than meat from animals reared on non-pasture sources, a group of MPs has been told.
Partner content
Environment
By Glass and Glazing Federation
Budget 2015: 'Uninspiring and empty' says GGF
This week Chancellor George Osborne announced his final Budget before this years General Election in May, the GGF has reacted by describing it as uninspiring and empty.
How to build a 10GW CCS Sector in the UK by 2030? Partner content
Environment
By Energy Technologies Institute
How to build a 10GW CCS Sector in the UK by 2030?
The All Party Climate Change Group and the Energy Technologies Institute (ETI) hosted an event in parliament this week to mark the launch of a new report on the carbon capture and storage sector
Partner content
Environment
By AHDB Beef and Lamb
EBLEX cuts it thin and slow at the IFE
EBLEX will next week showcase its research into thin cuts and the casserole and braising category at the International Food and Drink Exhibition (IFE).
Joint Conference by BPCIF and EIFA in the House of Commons
Environment
By British Parliamentary Committee for Iran Freedom
Joint Conference by BPCIF and EIFA in the House of Commons
Iran's interference in Iraq poses a major obstacle for national reconciliation
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London
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London
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Women into Leadership Liverpool
2024
Liverpool
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Unlocking the Senior Civil Service Online
2024
Online
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