Climate change

“Climate change is killing the poor, but the infrastructure sector can stop this”

The infrastructure sector is absolutely fundamental to addressing climate change, said Forum for the Future chair Keith Clarke.

3 years 4 months ago
Scotland launches £3bn Green Investment Portfolio

The Scottish government’s Green Investment Portfolio will support projects tackling climate emergency.

3 years 5 months ago
Building a zero carbon future

Climate change top of the agenda for proposed new planning system in Scotland.

3 years 5 months ago
Labour backs Green New Deal proposals to decarbonise Britain by 2030

Delegates at Labour’s conference in Brighton vote to adopt ambitious zero carbon target.

3 years 5 months ago
Climate change puts north’s water supply at risk, new report claims

Pressure on water supply could put Northern Powerhouse projects at risk, says IPPR North.

3 years 6 months ago
Risk understanding is key to improving infrastructure resilience

Large-scale infrastructure programmes in the UK can’t afford to ignore the risks posed by climate change, says Jacqueline Hughes.

3 years 7 months ago
Building towards the UK’s net zero carbon target

The engineering and construction industry has a critical role to play in meeting the UK’s carbon emissions targets.

3 years 7 months ago
UK action on climate change lagging way behind what's needed

The government has hit only one of 25 targets and action to curb greenhouse gas emissions lags far behind what is needed, says a damming report by the Committee on Climate Change.

3 years 8 months ago
Understanding uncertainty is key to tackling and preventing climate disasters

A data overhaul is needed to make better infrastructure investment decisions to protect lives and property.

3 years 8 months ago
Government sets legally binding plans for net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Legislation laid before parliament puts the UK on the path to become the first major economy to set net zero emissions target in law.

3 years 9 months ago