Friday, 7 February 2025

Focus on Climate Change Committee

The UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008. Its purpose is to advise the UK and devolved governments on emissions targets and to report to Parliament on progress made in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for and adapting to the impacts of climate change.

Sir Keir Starmer set out his Government’s ‘plan for change’ at Pinewood Studios in Slough on Thursday (Darren Staples/PA)
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Starmer denies watering down green power target in new ‘plan for change’

The Labour election manifesto promised “zero-carbon electricity” — but critics say the party has since watered down their plan.

Ed Miliband and Sir Keir Starmer committed to cutting UK greenhouse gas emissions by 81% by 2035 (Rebecca Speare-Cole/PA)
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Miliband warns of ‘extreme’ climate change impacts in UK while defending COP29

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband warns climate change impacts in Britain will worsen without action, defending government emission targets.

A wind farm at Voe in Shetland (Andrew Milligan/PA)
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What must the UK do to reach the new goal of 81% emissions cut by 2035?

Prime Minister Starmer aims for an 81 per cent reduction in UK emissions by 2035, aligning with the Paris Agreement’s climate goals.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer at a financial roundtable meeting, engaging with other participants.
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UK says £58bn climate finance tool to launch on London Stock Exchange

A $75B scheme to fund clean energy projects in poorer countries will launch on the London Stock Exchange.

Fawley Oil Fired Power Station, Southampton, Hampshire. Government advises recommend the Government set a 81% emissions reduction target for 2035. (Gareth Fuller/PA)
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Government advisers call for 81% cut in UK emissions by 2035

The British government is preparing to unveil plans for cutting emissions by 2035 under the global Paris Agreement.

There is a need to build power infrastructure at speed, including pylons, communities have been warned (Gareth Fuller/PA)
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UK must build power infrastructure including pylons ‘at speed’, expert warns

To meet carbon targets, the UK must increase pylon infrastructure by fivefold for clean energy—even where people do not want it.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announcing £22 billion spend on carbon capture and storage projects (Darren Staples/PA)
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UK govt faces criticism for £22 billion spend on carbon capture projects

The UK government faces criticism for spending £22 billion on carbon capture projects while means-testing winter fuel allowances.

The Prime Minister made his comments during a visit to a glassmaking factory in Cheshire (Darren Staples/PA)
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£22bn carbon capture pledge can ‘relight fires of renewal’, says Starmer

Sir Keir Starmer pledges £22B for carbon capture to create jobs, boost energy security, and revitalize deindustrialized areas.

Chris Stark has said the UK will not be carpeted in wind farm and pylons (Gareth Fuller/PA)
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Energy tsar: We will not carpet UK with windfarms and pylons for clean power

Head of UK's green power plans downplays fears of pylon construction while ruling out laying underground cables as part of the grid.

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband (Jordan Pettitt/PA)
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£8.3 billion GB Energy plan will shield consumers from shocks, Miliband says

British MPs debate the creation of publicly owned GB Energy, clashing claims of energy security with fears of a taxpayer black hole.

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