Parliamentary Committee to ask CCC Chief tomorrow how UK can stay on track to reach Net Zero - with "no credible plans" in place
The House of Commons Select Committee for Energy Security and Net Zero (ESNZ) will hear evidence tomorrow from the leadership of the UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC) as part of its ongoing inquiry into the Work of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Committee on Climate Change launches new website to host independent research on UK climate risk
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) has launched a new website to host independent research on UK climate risk as part of its work to prepare an independent Evidence Report to support the UK Government’s third official UK Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA3) due in 2022.
CCC to advise the Government on its third assessment of UK climate change risks
The UK Government has formally asked the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) to prepare an independent Evidence Report to support the UK’s third comprehensive assessment of the risks and opportunities from climate change.
CCC call for zero carbon UK economy by 2050 welcomed by business, industry and NGOs
The Committee on Climate Change report published today which calls on the Government to deliver zero carbon emissions by 2050 for the UK has been welcomed by a wide range of business, industry and environmental organisations.
CCC tells Government – raise UK game on climate change and aim for zero carbon emissions by 2050
The Committee on Climate Change (CCC) is calling on the Government to raise its game and set an ambitious new target to reduce the UK’s GHG emissions to zero by 2050.
CCC launches Call for Evidence on UK risks and opportunities from climate change
The Committee on Climate Change has today launched a call for evidence to identify relevant published information about the risks and opportunities facing the UK from climate change.
Government seeks advice from Climate Change Committee on zero emissions target
Energy and Clean Growth Minister Claire Perry has written to the Committee on Climate Change (CCC) asking for advice on setting a date for achieving net zero carbon emissions and whether the UK's 2050 target of cutting emissions by at least 80% should be reviewed to achieve on more rapid decarbonisation.
Government climate change adviser publishes 5th Carbon Budget
The Committee on Climate Change, the independent, statutory body which advises the UK Government and Devolved Administrations, has published its 5th Carbon Budget.
Flooding threatens millions more properties unless action taken
Four times as many households and businesses in England could be at risk of flooding in the next twenty years if further steps are not taken to prepare for climate change, says a new report published today by the Government’s advisers on climate change adaptation.
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