West Cumbria Mining: What is coking coal and why are critics against a new mine? This will be the first mine to open in the UK in 30 years, much to the dismay of climate change activists Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2022
Sturgeon told Scotland’s climate targets are ‘in danger of being meaningless’ Committee on Climate Change says nation is highly likely to miss 2030 carbon reduction goals because of lack of plans to reach them The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2022
Urgent action required to get Scotland 'back on track to meet climate targets' The Climate Change Committee (CCC) released its analysis to the Scottish Parliament detailing the progress made in reducing emissions in Scotland The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2022
SNP government climate change targets 'could become meaningless due to lack of clear plan' Ministers have overseen a 'trend of failure' in meeting Scotland’s emissions goals and the country no longer leads the UK on Net Zero, the independent Climate Change Committee warned. Daily Record · Dec 7, 2022
Scotland warned that emissions targets ‘trend of failure’ could continue Ambitious targets not yet met by actual progress in areas like energy efficiency and peatland restoration Insider UK · Dec 7, 2022
Warning that Scotland’s ‘trend of failure’ on emissions targets could continue The Climate Change Committee issued the warning in its latest progress report on emissions reductions in Scotland. The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2022
Boost energy-saving advice to households to curb winter bills, Government told Climate Change Committee says reducing energy demand is the ‘biggest gap’ in the Government’s energy policy. The Independent UK · Nov 9, 2022
Not too late to insulate homes this winter, says Lord Deben Climate Change Committee chair says measures needed to cut energy bills will also help reach net zero The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2022
Fracking won’t solve energy crisis and could cause ‘serious’ damage, watchdog warns Liz Truss urged to ‘look at the facts’ – just days before she is expected to lift three-year ban on drilling for shale gas The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022
Liz Truss warned not to abandon climate commitments Environmental activists have expressed concerns over Ms Truss’s decision to hand the business and energy brief to Jacob Rees-Mogg Evening Standard · Sep 7, 2022
Gas drive will not solve energy crisis, climate advisers tell Liz Truss Environment and infrastructure chiefs rebuke new prime minister for focusing on fossil fuel solutions The Guardian - UK · Sep 6, 2022
Double down on ending gas dependence to curb bills, PM urged Senior advisers say the Government needs to focus on improving insulation in millions of homes and provide advice to the public on saving energy. The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022
Stormont urged to encourage 20% reduction in meat and dairy consumption by Westminster committee The government has also been asked to get to work on insulating houses, decarbonising heating and power Belfast Live · Jun 29, 2022
Government policies will not get UK to net zero, warns damning report Progress report from the Climate Change Committee suggests ministers could renege on greenhouse gas emissions commitment The Guardian - UK · Jun 28, 2022
The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2022 Buyers interested in Channel 4 are expected from around the world, says minister Lord Parkinson was told that announcing the plans while MPs are not sitting was an “appalling” move.