UK government falters in delivering green recovery
The UK has made strong commitments to build back better from Covid-19, but recent hiccups raise questions over whether it can deliver on its pledges.
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European Covid recovery so far failing to ‘build back better’
European governments have pledged billions in clean energy investment in their Covid-19 recovery funds, but measures announced so far are a long way off the green recovery many had hoped for.
Data shows reducing CO2 emissions is good for business
Companies are increasingly convinced that reducing carbon emissions can have a positive impact on market demand, reputation and even supply chains.
Brexit may tip the scales towards an EU nuclear phase-out
The UK was one of the strongest pro-nuclear voices in the EU. The loss of its large number of Council votes has left France without a strong ally and opened a path for Germany to block public funding for new nuclear plants.
Why Brexit made the energy transition a necessity for the UK
The UK government is promising a green industrial revolution. With Brexit slowing or even ending the imports and exports of certain products, some believe the country has no choice but to boost its local clean energy economy.
How to finance meaningful cleantech projects
Last year the UK set up a venture capital Clean Growth Fund to speed up investment in technologies aimed at creating a net-zero economy. Energy Monitor spoke to managing partner Beverley Gower-Jones.
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London eyes sustainable finance as post-Brexit salve
Brexit has been a serious blow to the City of London. Can a growing global sustainable finance market provide some compensation?
At one month old, the UK ETS remains a mystery
Companies will not know for many months what the price of carbon will be in the UK's post-Brexit emissions trading system (ETS). Some are hedging their bets by continuing to buy EU ETS allowances.
There is No Planet B: A net-zero handbook for business and policymakers
Politicians and businesses shout about net-zero pledges and renewables, but Mike Berners-Lee believes most have yet to grasp the gravity of the climate crisis.
More renewables does not have to mean higher electricity bills
Policy decisions on how electricity bills are constructed have a much clearer impact on consumer costs than the rate at which countries are making the transition to renewables.
Heat pumps unlock the path to building decarbonisation
Heat pumps provide energy-efficient heating and cooling and are one of the most effective technologies available to decarbonise buildings.
No-deal Brexit: Three energy implications
The UK could crash out of the EU single market in 15 days with no trade deal in place. Here is how energy will be affected.
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