Is Net Zero a “dangerous trap”?
Related Content Voices in the environment sector have long fired criticisms at Net Zero, the Government’s target for eradicating emissions by the middle of this century. Last year, Greta Thunberg argued that the world should ‘forget’ Net Zero, and an article...
Fight over grants for EVs shows that climate policies need an endgame.
Related Content Arguments over cuts to the Plug-in Car Grant are a symptom of an old-fashioned climate policy, argues Ed Birkett. Last month the Government announced a surprise cut to the grants available for buyers of new electric vehicles (EVs) and restricted...
Will history repeat itself on negative emissions?
Related Content Negative emissions are piquing the interest of the Government, as shown in its recent announcement of innovation funding for new negative emission technologies (NETs). However, policies based on grants and innovation funding are short-term options –...
Brexit offers a chance to revive Thatcherite energy policy
Related Content The Government’s post-Brexit “Better Regulation Committee” is reportedly looking at ways to improve on EU regulations.[1],[2]Policy Exchange’s recent report, Post-Brexit freedoms and opportunities for the UK, is one contribution to that...
