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Net Zero, what now?

Net Zero, what now?

Carbon emissions are dropping fast – but for all the wrong reasons.  When the UK Parliament legislated for a ‘net zero’ carbon target last year, few imagined emissions to fall by more than 4% during the first four months of 2020. This has not occurred as a result of climate policy but because the coronavirus […]

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CCA scheme extension consultation launched by Government

CCA scheme extension consultation launched by Government

The government is seeking views on an extension to the current scheme for Climate Change Agreements (CCAs). The consultation outlines proposals to extend the scheme by two years and open it up to new entrants, allowing eligible facilities not currently participating to apply to join in 2021.   Under the CCA scheme, companies that conduct eligible […]

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Humber net zero industrial cluster gains government funding

Humber net zero industrial cluster gains government funding

Humber zero carbon cluster secures government funding.  A zero carbon industrial cluster in the Humber region has secured government funding and received formal support from leading energy companies. According to edie news, UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) has approved the first phase of funding via an Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund. A total of 11 businesses […]

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Global carbon emissions fall by 8%…where are the other 92% coming from?

Global carbon emissions fall by 8%…where are the other 92% coming from?

Global carbon emissions have shown a decline of almost 8% as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a report from the International Energy Agency.   The IEA figures also show a drop in demand which will dwarf the impact of the 2008 financial crisis. Based on an analysis of more than 100 days of real […]

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