Reaching net zero by 2045 requires ‘immediate action at pace and scale’
Achieving Scotland's net zero target by 2045 will require "immediate action at pace and scale", independent experts have told Holyrood ministers.
Climate Change Committee (CCC)
Ministers failing to make progress on cutting emissions, watchdog’s chief warns
The Scottish Government is failing to make urgent progress to meet its goals on reducing emissions, an environmental watchdog has said.
Make electricity cheaper and capture carbon: CCC
The latest advice to government from the Climate Change Committee (CCC) has recommended that the UK cuts its greenhouse gas emissions by 87% by 2040 - with a third of the reductions coming from household action.
Government advisers call for 81% cut in UK emissions by 2035
UK greenhouse gas emissions should be cut by at least 81% by 2035 as part of global efforts to tackle climate change, Government advisers have said.
‘Urgent action’ needed for UK to hit 2030 emissions target, CCC says
"Urgent action" is required for the UK to meet its 2030 emissions reduction targets, according to the independent Climate Change Committee (CCC).
Time to bring net zero objectives into the realms of reality
The CCC has caught up on realities and is asking hard questions, writes Brian Wilson.
CCC issues ‘unequivocal’ advice not to carry carbon budget surplus
The UK’s independent climate change advisors have given “unequivocal advice” that surplus emissions should not be carried forward into the Fourth Carbon Budget.
UK Government urged to allow more scrutiny of climate plans
Members of Parliament want more say on government plans to achieve emissions cuts in the run-up to 2050, the nation’s legally binding net-zero target date.
UK climate watchdog chief Chris Stark to resign with goals in doubt
The head of the UK’s Climate Change Committee Chris Stark will resign as the government struggles to put the country on a trajectory to reach a goal of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
‘Watching a slow-motion train crash’: UK gas demand vs production
The UK’s gas production is far from meeting the country’s demand, “we absolutely do not have a proper plan” says Richard Lowes, senior associate at the Regulatory Assistance Project.
CCC: UK has lost global leadership position on climate action
The CCC says UK climate leadership has been undermined by “confusing signals” such as its support for new coal and oil production.
“Majority” of UK workers will see no major job impacts from net zero transition
The Climate Change Committee finds that most workers will see no major impact from the UK’s drive for net zero, but “targeted intervention” is needed in Scotland and Wales.
Risk of ‘wishful thinking’ on hydrogen as demand likely to outstrip supply
New analysis suggests the UK’s hydrogen targets may fall short of what is needed to decarbonise the power sector, while the supply gap could impact other industry plans to slash emissions.
Government ‘asleep at the wheel’ over 2035 zero-carbon grid target, says Climate Change Committee
Government advisors say hydrogen, CCUS, storage and smarter demand must all be rolled out faster if the UK is to achieve a zero-carbon electricity system by 2035.
Tax, energy policy must make electricity cheaper than gas: CCC boss
The head of the Climate Change Committee (CCC) says government policy must focus on efficiency and ensure electricity is cheaper than gas in a bid to “transform the economics of low-carbon heat”.
UK well off track to meet 2030s carbon-cutting goals, official figures project
The UK is currently on track to miss its legal climate targets to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the mid 2030s by a huge margin, Government figures show.
UK’s top climate advisor criticises ‘lack of ambition’ from OGA on emissions reduction
Climate Change Committee chief executive Chris Stark said the industry and regulator the Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) could do more, sooner to reduce emissions if North Sea production is to continue.
North Sea: CCC supports ‘presumption against exploration’ but stops short of licensing ban
In its advice to government, the UK's Climate Change Committee (CCC) said it supports ‘stringent’ tests on North Sea licensing as part of proposed climate compatibility checkpoints, but stopped short of recommending an end to exploration.
North Sea production ‘must decline’ at 7% per year to meet climate goals, UCL report says
A new report finds that new oil and gas licensing is not compatible with the UK’s climate commitments and targets set out by the Paris Agreement.
Approval of six North Sea oilfields will support ‘thousands of north-east jobs’
North-east Conservative MP David Duguid has thrown his support behind plans to fast-track the approval of six North Sea oilfields.
UK climate advisers to publish guidance on new oil and gas licensing
A leading government advisory body is to publish direction on new oil and gas licensing in the UK.
‘Rapid emissions reduction’ needed for Scotland to meet 2030 climate targets
The Scottish Government has been told the "delivery of rapid emissions reductions cannot wait" if it is to meet legally-binding climate change targets at the end of this decade.
Gorgon – a CCS blip or something altogether more sinister?
Arguably, much of the animosity directed towards carbon capture and storage (CCS) in recent times has seemed more than a tad harsh.
UK could create 10,000 new green jobs by seizing CCUS ‘early mover advantage’
As many as 10,000 new green industrial jobs could be created by the middle of the decade if carbon capture utilisation and storage is immediately scaled up.