Using AI and robotics to help tackle Britain’s biggest nuclear challenge
New technologies are making decommissioning the Sellafield nuclear site safer, faster and cheaper.
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A circular economy isn’t enough – we also need to consume less
Why the Swedish concept of “lagom” could prove key to tackling emissions excess.
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The carbon offsetting system is out of touch with reality
An investigation has found that many of the carbon credits on the market do nothing for the climate at all.
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To make carbon offsets work, we have to account for their uncertain impact
Carbon credits face powerful interests and complex science – we must assess the evidence.
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Outdated fiscal rules are the real threat to Labour’s green plans
Treasury orthodoxy threatens the transformative agenda the UK needs.
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Labour is trying to have it both ways on the climate – will it work?
Labour are signalling they can be ambitious on climate but cautious on the economy. Young climate-conscious voters may need more.
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The Policy Ask with Michael Houlihan: “The skills gap is very real, very big and threatens to hold the economy back”
The CEO of the employment charity Generation UK&I on social mobility, empathy and why we need an “aggressive” fossil fuel…
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How trailblazers are using smart meters to make the switch to net zero
Buildings can be retrofitted with technology to adapt them for the climate future.