By Climate Scorecard UK Country Managers Thomas Christensen & Gwen Wren Background Offshore Wind: Largest Source of Renewable Energy...
UK Should Support Divestment of International Financing of Fossil Fuels Among Other Climate Policies
Policy Recommendation #1: Support divestment of international financing of fossil fuels Policy Recommendation #2: Successfully drive overseas investments for fossil...
UK’s Electricity Sources Have Drastically Shifted Over the Past 30 Years
The UK has seen a 6% increase in electricity use since 1990. However, its energy production has decreased by over...
The UK Has Seen Emissions Decrease by 30-40% Since 1990
Recently Reported Greenhouse Gas Emissions Level: 339.2 MtCO2e in 2019, a Decrease of 30%-40% from 1990 (Source: IEA) According to...
UK Government Talks About Climate Change But Isn’t Taking Substantive Action
Paris Agreement COP26, initially scheduled for November 26th of 2020 in Glasgow, has been pushed back a year due to...
The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment in the UK
Home to many prestigious organizations and institutions with a multitude of resources, the UK is home to some groups doing...
In the UK, Climate Justice Is a Class Issue
In the UK, climate justice is above all else a class issue. Low-income households will suffer the most for a...
UK Bailout Guidelines for the Construction Industry
Following the COVID-19 lockdown, many UK industries have taken a hard hit after months of closures and furloughing of staff....
Ancient Woodlands, the Most Biodiverse Area in the UK Covers Only 2.4% of Land Area and Needs Protection
In the UK, agriculture takes up 72% of land (17.6 million hectares), woodland areas use 13% (3.2 million hectares), and...
Suggestions for Making Coronavirus Economic Recovery Climate Wise in the UK
Due to the UK lockdown that began on March 23rd, businesses, schools, and all non-essential workplaces have been closed down...