Climate Change Committee
Coverage of Climate Change Committee in the Nexus archive.
- Wednesday briefing: How can the UK protect its landscape in an increasingly hot world?
The UK is experiencing unprecedented heatwaves, with temperatures expected to break June records, causing infrastructure strain and health risks. The Climate Change Committee warned that the UK's infrastructure is ill-suited for current climate conditions and highlighted policy shortcomings in achieving net zero. Political developments include meetings between Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham, and Nigel Farage dismissing scrutiny of a £5m crypto donation.
- CCC: Faster electrification of UK will ‘put money back into people’s pockets’
The Climate Change Committee (CCC) claims faster electrification in the UK can reduce energy bills and enhance energy security. It warns that delaying electrification of transport, heating, and industry risks missing net-zero targets, with 17% of required emissions cuts unaddressed by current plans. The report highlights progress but notes slow implementation and rising emissions in transport and electricity sectors.
- The UK government has set a target of an 87% cut in carbon emissions by 2042
The UK government has set a target to cut carbon emissions by 87% by 2042, maintaining its net-zero goal by 2050. The target is based on Climate Change Committee advice, despite opposition from Conservative and Reform UK parties.
- Classrooms should not be hotter than 25C, climate change committee tells the Government
A climate change committee has advised the Government that classrooms should not exceed a temperature of 25C. This recommendation aims to improve learning conditions and mitigate the effects of climate change on education. The committee's guidance emphasizes the importance of comfortable learning environments.
- UK ‘built for climate that no longer exists’ and needs urgent changes to survive global heating, report warns
The UK is warned to prepare for global heating with urgent changes, including installing air conditioning in homes, care homes, and hospitals. Temperatures are forecast to exceed 40C by 2050. The Climate Change Committee recommends widespread adaptations to survive predicted heat levels.