The truth about climate action in the UK
London: Grantham Research Institute on. Climate Change and the Environment, London School of Economics and Political Science and. Grantham Institute – Climate ...
The truth about climate action in the UK: dispelling common myths to ...
This collection of essays authored by academics from across the UK explores a range of topics that are often featured in public and policy ...
Reality check: the Reform UK party's claims on the climate crisis ...
Instead, he argued we should simply adapt to global heating. He then cited the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in a misleading ...
What do Brits think about climate change? - Greenly
In fact, the Met Office confirmed that 2022 was the warmest year since records began, and was also the first year that temperatures in the UK ...
The truth about climate action in the UK: dispelling common myths to ...
Summary. To effectively tackle the climate challenge, decision-makers across the political spectrum need to understand and engage with the nuances and ...
Worries about climate change, Great Britain
74% of adults in Great Britain aged 16 years and over said they were (very or somewhat) worried about climate change.
Why the UK is not 'just 1%' and why that matters
It is too often said the UK is only a small part of global emissions, to argue we've done our bit. But investing in climate action is hugely ...
Analysis: Record opposition to climate action by UK's right-leaning ...
This analysis is part of a project assessing the attitudes of UK newspapers to climate change and energy since 2011. It shows that after a ...
What is the UK doing about climate change? - Greenpeace UK
The UK was the first country in the world to create a legally-binding national commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions. The Climate Change Act of 2008 ...
United Kingdom - Climate Action Tracker
A 1.5ºC aligned NDC for the UK would involve steep cuts to emissions - at home, starting immediately. To align with modelled domestic pathways limiting warming ...
Climate change: Is the UK on track to meet its net zero targets? - BBC
The UK has pledged to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050. Net zero means a country takes as much of these planet-warming gases - such as ...
We've won in court against the UK government for the second time
The High Court has again ruled in our favour that the UK government's climate strategy is not fit-for-purpose, and therefore breaches the UK Climate Change Act.
Here are 10 myths about climate change - WWF-UK
Human-induced climate change is something that has been happening for many years and Western countries, like the UK, have played a big role in contributing to ...
The rise of climate change activism? - The House of Commons Library
Those “very concerned” increased from 23% in 2017 to 35% in 2019. Only 19% said they were not very or at all concerned about climate change. A ...
Why Is Britain Retreating from Global Leadership on Climate Action?
While Britain has long been a leader in cutting emissions, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is now implementing a stunning reversal of climate-friendly policies.
What's Happening with the United Kingdom's Climate Policy
The UK has long positioned itself as a global leader on climate change. However, recent changes by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's government ...
Progress towards reaching Net Zero in the UK
The new Government has an opportunity to reset the UK's direction. It must send long-term consistent messages on the importance of climate action to businesses ...
Three-quarters of adults in Great Britain worry about climate change
Three-quarters (75%) of adults in Great Britain said they were worried about the impact of climate change, according to the Office for National Statistics' ( ...
Climate change explained - GOV.UK
Climate change is happening and is due to human activities; along with warming, many other changes are occurring such as melting polar ice, rising sea levels.
UK Supreme Court ruling hailed as victory for climate action - UNEP
According to UNEP's Emissions Gap Report 2023, unless countries deliver more than promised in their existing climate plans – known as Nationally ...