Green economy
Labour needs an ‘honest debate’ about Brexit damage, union warns
Unless Britain develops a closer relationship with the EU it will continue to haemorrhage investment and jobs, says the GMB
Toby Helm Political editor
03, Jun, 2023 @11:57 AM
Labour’s oil and gas ban shows it’s ready to fight the next election on climate issues | Bill McGuire
While the Tories’ dire record on green issues gets worse by the day, Keir Starmer’s pledges show an impressive commitment, says Bill McGuire of UCL
Bill McGuire
31, May, 2023 @12:12 PM
Running out of battery: how post-Brexit Britain is failing to set up a future-focused economy | Mariana Mazzucato
One-off deals won’t keep pace with the big industrial strategies of the US and EU, says Mariana Mazzucato, a professor in the economics of innovation
Mariana Mazzucato
31, May, 2023 @7:00 AM
Eco-designer shows off biodegradable wedding dress at Chelsea flower show
Zena Holloway, who as an ocean photographer saw impact of pollution, weaves dresses out of wheatgrass roots
Helena Horton Environment reporter
23, May, 2023 @11:02 AM
Build houses out of used nappies, scientists urge
Up to 8% of sand in concrete and mortar could be replaced without significantly diminishing strength, study says
Helena Horton Environment reporter
18, May, 2023 @3:00 PM
The UK has a PR plan masquerading as an industrial strategy
Britain says it has no need for Biden-style green subsidies as it has a thriving renewables sector. The complacency is staggering
Larry Elliott
14, May, 2023 @9:35 AM
UK failing to honour net zero farming pledges, report finds
Exclusive: Projected emissions drop for agriculture and land use 58% below target in original net zero plan
Helena Horton and Patrick Greenfield
28, Apr, 2023 @6:00 AM
EU faces legal action after including gas and nuclear in ‘green’ investments guide
European Commission accused of acting unlawfully in two separate cases bought by environment groups
Jennifer Rankin in Brussels
17, Apr, 2023 @11:01 PM
Campaigners call for EU to tax fishing industry to fund decarbonisation
Report says revenues raised from a gradually imposed fuel tax could be used to transition to low-carbon fisheries
Arthur Neslen
12, Apr, 2023 @1:42 PM
With Tories stealing some of Labour’s best clothes, Starmer needs a change of gear | Anne McElvoy
Being dull but safe won’t help Keir Starmer pull off a big win over the Conservatives. He needs to offer meatier fare than that
Anne McElvoy
02, Apr, 2023 @7:30 AM
Solar is now viable even in rainy climes – so why aren’t we making hay?
Government’s reluctance to require panels to be fitted on new homes in England from 2025 remains a puzzle
Paul Brown
31, Mar, 2023 @5:00 AM
‘Half-baked, half-hearted’: critics ridicule UK’s long-awaited climate strategy
UK’s 1,000-page plan criticised as doing ‘little to boost energy security, lower bills or meet climate goals’
Jillian Ambrose Energy correspondent
30, Mar, 2023 @8:07 AM
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