With the race to net-zero well and truly underway, companies, corporations and governments now have to start thinking seriously about how they will achieve their ambitious pledges. In some respects, reducing greenhouse gas emissions can seem quite simple – stop using fossil fuels, electrify your transport fleet and invest in renewable energy. But achieving a…
UK must cut emissions by 80% by 2035 to meet net-zero
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) has today presented its Sixth Carbon Budget, outlining a detailed road map for the UK to achieve a fully decarbonised…
Zooming out on air pollution, the big picture
Air Quality News reporter Pippa Neill spoke to Jane Burston, director of the Clean Air Fund to talk about the inequalities and gaps in funding when…
Interview: Sian Berry, co-leader of the Green Party
Air Quality News reporter Pippa Neill talks to Sian Berry, Green candidate for Mayor of London and co-leader of the Green Party about why road pricing schemes…
The true cost of your internet search
Environment Journal talks to Sophie Dembinski, UK country manager of search engine Ecosia to find out how to mitigate the environmental impact of our mindless…
Interview: Emma Gibson, London Travel Watch
Over the past 12 months, London has faced some major changes to travel, from a grinding halt in late March when the city came to…
Bonfire night led to a dramatic spike in air pollution
The country celebrated bonfire night last week with garden displays up and down the country and despite the lack of large-scale events, air pollution still…
EXCLUSIVE: Just 1% of DfT’s fleet is pure electric
The Department for Transport (DfT) has just 22 pure electric vehicles (EVs) in its fleet of more than 1,800, Air Quality News can exclusively reveal….
The community-led revolution
The Transition Network has been changing the way that communities function since 2005 – the ongoing social experiment focuses on encouraging local people to come…
Interview: Qatar and the climate crisis
Qatar is amongst the most vulnerable countries to the climate crisis; it faces drastic water shortages, unlivable temperatures and ever-rising sea levels.Environment Journal got in…