The Environmental Audit Committee has said the UK needs a national ‘war effort’ mobilisation to transition away from fossil fuels

The energy source is considered a useful tool to achieve net zero

The Environmental Audit Committee will examine any potential challenges and what support, if any, the government should offer to accelerate deployment of the technologies – and is seeking views on it

The Environmental Audit Committee believes financial institutions in the UK could play a potentially pivotal role in supporting reductions in fossil fuel extraction

Built environment currently accounts for a quarter of the UK’s emissions

It is encouraging written submissions to boost its investigation into decarbonising the steel industry

They are expected to play a key role in decarbonising energy intensive industries, such as agriculture and cement production, however uncertainties and concerns remain

Organisations, charities and environmental campaigners react to the outcome of the 47th G7 summit

A further £300 million funding has been promised for green home upgrades

The body said the government’s investments in efficiency are ‘woefully inadequate’