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UK may be on verge of triggering a ‘positive tipping point’ for tackling climate change

The UK is now more than halfway (50.4%) to achieving a net zero carbon economy, which means it has reduced its national emissions significantly compared to 1990.

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Car-ramming police officer recommended for prosecution

A former police officer who rammed a car while on duty then allegedly lied about the incident has been recommended for prosecution by a corruption watchdog.

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UK Carbon Emissions Cut By Half Since 1990: Experts

The UK has cut its carbon emissions by 50.4 percent since 1990 levels, a group of experts tasked with advising the government said on Wednesday.

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UK can reach net zero by 2050, climate report finds

Climate Change Committee says current targets could be met provided country takes ‘steps forward’ to achieve them

The Guardian - UK

Scottish Government accused of 'sidelining' climate action with emissions plan

THE Scottish Government has been accused of “sidelining” efforts to tackle climate change after it unveiled its proposals for carbon budgets to…

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Will the North Sea oil and gas industry be Labour’s next U-turn?

With Nigel Farage targeting net zero, could government policy change to protect jobs, revenue and votes?

The Guardian - UK

UK’s shift on car sales rules may lead to higher emissions, says statutory adviser

Up to 500,000 more plug-in hybrids could be sold because of government flexibility on the zero-emission mandate

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Watchdog urges Scotland to take action after repeatedly missing climate targets

Climate Change Committee says original goal of a 75% emissions cut by 2030 will now be delayed by up to six years

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Paris races to top of European rankings of cycling-friendly cities for children

French capital overtakes Amsterdam, where there are concerns about rising road speeds under rightwing government

The Guardian - UK

UK is not ready for coming climate ‘disaster,’ government advisers warn

Despite increased examples of extreme weather, advisers say ‘we are seeing no increase in action’

The Independent UK

Labour not protecting people, economy and homes from climate crisis, watchdog says

Plans to protect UK from extreme weather are inadequate, Climate Change Committee says in scathing assessment

The Guardian - UK

Amid Zimbabwe’s political crisis, hope and frustration brew

As president Mnangagwa faces pressure to resign, people say they are angry but fear protesting amid calls for change.

Al Jazeera

Queensland police officer who engaged in ‘pattern of predatory sexual conduct’ awarded anonymity by tribunal

Exclusive: Former sergeant remains employed by Queensland police in a supervisory role despite ruling his behaviour toward three junior female colleagues was ‘a gross breach of trust’

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Factcheck: Kemi Badenoch’s claim that net zero is ‘impossible’ by 2050

Tory leader provides no evidence to support position that flies in face of expert reports and her own words

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Many cities are banning ads for airlines, SUVs and fossil fuels – and yours could be next

Towns and cities are pushing ahead with ambitious climate policies, even as global collaboration on climate breakdown splinters. One flagship example is the proliferation of bans on advertising for highly polluting companies and products such as fossil fuels, airlines, luxury travel and SUVs.

The Guardian - UK

Never mind the planet’s fate when the jet set feel the urge to seek out some winter sun

Self-denial will save the Earth, we’re told. But big emitters seemingly haven’t had the memo

The Conversation

We need to switch to heat pumps fast – but can they can overcome this problem?

People in the UK need to adopt heat pumps and electric vehicles as fast as they once embraced refrigerators, mobile phones and internet connection according to a new report by the Climate Change Committee (CCC).

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Will the UK’s proposed long-term emissions strategy get us to net zero? An expert review

The UK government’s official advisory Climate Change Committee (CCC) has now published its recommendations for the country’s “seventh carbon budget”, covering the period from 2038 to 2042.

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Labour must turn 'warm words' on climate crisis into 'real action', warn Greens

THE Labour Government has been urged to turn “warm words” into greater action on the climate emergency by the Scottish Greens after a report…

The Guardian - UK

Room for both Heathrow and Gatwick to expand, says airport boss

Heathrow CEO calls for third runway guarantees and says plans should not be affected if Gatwick scheme approved

The Independent UK

Eat two fewer fry-ups a week to help UK hit climate targets, Britons told

Britons are being urged to make a series of lifestyle changes to help reach climate targets such as reducing meat and dairy consumption, buying an electric car and getting a heat pump

The Conversation

The UK must make big changes to its diets, farming and land use to hit net zero – official climate advisers

If the UK is to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, over one-third of its sheep and cows will have to go, with their fields being replaced by huge new areas of woodland. That’s one conclusion of the latest report by the the Climate Change Committee (CCC), the UK government’s…

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UK urged to act now on net zero – and skip two kebabs’ worth of meat a week

Climate Change Committee issues advice to government on meeting carbon emissions target by 2050

The Guardian - UK

What would reaching net zero mean for life in 2040s Britain?

Official advice on meeting our emissions targets by 2050 covers all aspects of society, including food, travel and work

The Guardian - UK

As the UK prepares its next carbon budget, what needs to be included?

Expert recommendations will influence plans for energy, housing, transport industry and farming for decades

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