Sunak's climate shift is out of touch with the demands of the UK's workforce – here's why
Our survey of UK workers reveals their deep concern about climate change – many want to see action being taken.
Nov. 9, 2023 • ~7 min
Our survey of UK workers reveals their deep concern about climate change – many want to see action being taken.
Taxing consumption that contributes to climate change hits the poor the hardest, while overlooking the huge profits tied to greenhouse gas emissions.
Taxing consumption that contributes to climate change hits the poor the hardest, while overlooking the huge profits tied to greenhouse gas emissions.
Past prime ministers could afford to talk big on climate change – but now the impact of the environmental crisis is manifestly real, Sunak can’t afford to appease those who oppose green policies.
Research found people were not confident about the government’s leadership in meeting net zero.
International shipping is a big contributor to climate change, and it doesn’t change quickly, but it’s companies are starting to invest in cleaner fuels.
Two experts in policy and technology who were also co-authors of an international climate assessment see reasons for optimism.
Researchers looked at a decade of political spending by the oil and gas industry and others engaged in climate policy. If money talks, one side had a giant megaphone.
New Zealand is considering a plan to tax methane from cows. But while cows and cars both emit greenhouse gases, they don’t have the same impact over time.
New Zealand is considering a plan to tax methane from cows. But while cows and cars both emit greenhouse gases, they don’t have the same impact over time.
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