Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval PM pledges commitment to address climate crisis, saying in Guardian article that his ‘determination is unwavering’ The Guardian - UK · 10h ago
We will make the net-zero transition work for Britain – approving the Jackdaw gasfield is part of the plan Protecting jobs and strengthening energy security in the short term does not mean wavering on Labour’s deep commitment to a cleaner, greener future, says UK prime minister Andy Burnham The Guardian - UK · 10h ago
Australia, India can accelerate global clean energy transition, says diplomat Australia's High Commissioner to India highlighted collaboration opportunities for clean energy between Australia and India. The pairing of Australian mineral resources and engineering with Indian manufacturing could spur advancements in energy transitions. Both nations strive for stronger supply chains in renewable energy and related technologies. Australian commitments include aiming for… The Economic Times · 16h ago
Jackdaw approval is a step towards a grownup North Sea policy Government decision is about how much oil and gas is sensible for UK to produce on the way to net zero The Guardian - UK · Oct 21
Activists protest outside UK Government office over Jackdaw decision Activists have staged a protest outside the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero in London after the UK Government approved Jackdaw The National (Scotland) · Oct 21
India can achieve Viksit Bharat and Net Zero without trade-offs India can achieve its Viksit Bharat 2047 ambition alongside its net-zero 2070 target, with green investments boosting growth, energy security and future industries without hurting spending on health and education. The Economic Times · Oct 19
Your say: week beginning October 19 Every day, we publish a selection of your emails in our newsletter. We’d love to hear from you, you can email us at [email protected]. The Conversation · Oct 18
Dining across the divide: ‘He thought extra spending on defence would be wasted. He’s probably got a point’ One works in construction, the other finance – would they see eye to eye on Britain’s security, the royals and net zero? The Guardian - UK · Oct 18
Eyes now on Viksit, net zero later: Can India achieve high-income status by 2047 without compromising on climate promises? India aims to achieve a high-income economy status by 2047, requiring substantial economic growth and investment. However, ambitious climate goals may impose significant financial burdens that could jeopardize this progress. Investment requirements for achieving carbon neutrality by 2070 could cost India approximately $8.1 trillion, equivalent to a large percentage of… The Economic Times · Oct 15
Majority of Scots back shift towards net-zero, new study shows ALMOST two-thirds of Scots want greater investment in renewable energy, while a new study has found widespread support for a managed transition away from oil and gas. The National (Scotland) · Oct 14
Extreme El Niños are coming. Reaching net zero sooner means facing fewer of them The world is on the cusp of an historic El Niño, a climate pattern centred in the Pacific that could reshape weather across the planet. The Conversation · Oct 13
Dining across the divide: ‘He says net zero is a waste of money as we’ll hit 3C anyway. I think that’s nihilistic’ An English teacher and a personal trainer disagreed on emissions targets, but how did they fare on public spending and defence? The Guardian - UK · Oct 11