The end of an era for UK climate policy? Five key takeaways from the CCC's progress report

Michael Holder
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The Climate Change Committee has offered a scathing assessment of green policy under Rishi Sunak's government - but also presents a clear pathway forward for the new Labour administration

Every summer the Climate Change Committee (CCC) is legally required to deliver a report to Parliament providing its assessment of the progress made towards the UK decarbonisation targets over the preceding...

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