All Climate Change Committee articles
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NewsLabour ‘off to good start’ on net zero but faces uphill battle to meet 2030 goals, says climate committee
Previous government ‘damaged’ UK’s reputation progress towards climate goals
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NewsSNP’s decision to ditch Scotland’s 2030 climate target ‘disappointing’, housing body says
Climate Change Committee warned last month that 75% emissions reduction target was unachievable
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NewsUK’s environmental adaptation strategy ‘falls far short’, says Climate Change Committee
Group says national initiative published last year does not meet urgency of issue
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CommentWe still aren’t moving fast enough in the race against climate change
The government claims its third national adaptation programme represents a step-change in its approach to approving infrastructure resilience. David Smith is not so sure
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CommentWe have the tools to transform the way we build – now we need the leadership
To overcome the multiple barriers obstructing technological change, we must look to the industry’s own leaders rather than to government
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CommentYou lead on net zero. The politicians will have to follow
Industry professionals are pushing forward with collaborative problem-solving and sharing best practice while they wait for the government to catch up
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NewsNet zero transition could create 230,000 construction jobs by 2030, says CCC
Development of green workforce will require co-ordination
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NewsGovernment must act to close infrastructure’s ‘climate resilience gap’, say advisory bodies
National Infrastructure Commission and Climate Change Committee write joint letter to ministers
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NewsTruss urged to invest in green infrastructure after appointment of climate sceptic Rees-Mogg
Concerns over Rees-Mogg allayed by choice of climate change minister
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CommentClimate committee seeks more regulation
Several of the Climate Change Committee’s recommendations for further government action concern the built environment
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NewsEnergy new build must increase five-fold to meet net zero targets, says Atkins
Engineering firm disputes claims of progress in CCC report
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NewsOverhaul building regulations to stop buildings overheating, say climate advisers
Climate Change Committee calls for major retrofitting programme to tackle hotter summers
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CommentNuclear is cheaper but dangerous for green coalitions
The Climate Change Committee says nuclear is most cost-effective way of delivering low-carbon power and could force ruling Lib Dems to abandon large-scale renewables