Is nuclear power the key to reaching net zero?
Despite recent breakthroughs in nuclear fusion, renewables remain the most important technology for reaching net zero.
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22 heat pump myths debunked
This technology, vital for reaching net zero, is misunderstood.
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Abandoning net zero would be a historic mistake
The Uxbridge by-election has triggered a debate on decarbonisation, but the only question should be how we move faster.
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Dead birds falling from the sky is a bad omen for humanity
A new variant of avian flu derived from intensive poultry farming is decimating British wildlife.
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It’s time for local politicians to show climate leadership
Where national parties are failing, mayors, councillors and devolved parliaments must step up.
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For net zero, the UK needs the 2030 ban on petrol cars
We should not let the government’s mixed messaging distract us from progress on electric vehicles.
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Does the world need green growth or degrowth?
We’re already in a period of prolonged stagnation. It’s time to accept new economic – and ecological – realities.
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“We don’t want to run out of water”: tackling the UK’s drought problem
As we face increased flooding and heatwaves, investment in our water infrastructure is urgently needed.