Johnson's plan to ‘build back greener’ meets criticism for lack of focus
In a speech today in the Midlands, Prime Minister Boris Johnson has set out his “new deal”, however it has faced criticism for being conspicuously lacking in green investment.
Articles tagged with: green recovery
‘Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity’ to tackle challenges of climate change and COVID-19, says CCC
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has called on ministers to seize the opportunity and commit to a low-carbon recovery from COVID-19.
BEIS announces £73m funding to help ‘kickstart our green transport recovery’
The UK’s automotive sector is to receive £73.5 million in grants to help develop green transport technologies like electric vehicles (EVs) and safeguard jobs.
Tens of thousands of jobs could be created through a green recovery
Accelerating the rollout of energy efficiency and low carbon heating technologies could help create tens of thousands of jobs as we come out of the COVID-19 lockdown.
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ScottishPower calls for ambitious approach to COVID-19 recovery
The recovery from COVID-19 should help to unlock net zero, according to ScottishPower.
Citizens assembly highlights support for green recovery from COVID-19
A citizens assembly has found that there is strong support for a green recovery in the UK, with 79% of members saying the recovery should help net zero.
Net zero must be ‘hard wired’ into COVID-19 recovery
Energy efficiency, electric vehicles (EVs) and digitalisation should be at the heart of the COVID-19 recovery according to National Grid ESO director Fintan Slye.
‘Golden window of opportunity’ for the energy sector to transform as UK recovers from COVID-19
Energy UK has added its voice to those calling for energy to be at the centre of a green recovery from COVID-19.
A sustainable recovery from COVID-19 could save millions of energy jobs
Pursuing a sustainable recovery from COVID-19 could boost economic growth, create millions of jobs and reduce greenhouse gases.