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Top adviser urges government speed on energy overhaul

Top adviser urges government speed on energy overhaul

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Top adviser urges government speed on energy overhaul

The National Infrastructure Commission’s Chair has urged the government to expedite measures facilitating private investment in decarbonising the electricity sector

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London and UK “unprepared” for climate change impact

London and UK “unprepared” for climate change impact

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London and UK “unprepared” for climate change impact

The London Climate Resilience Review identifies lethal risks to vulnerable communities, citing a lack of strategic vision from the national government hindering progress

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Climate change cooks UK infrastructure: Urgent need for resilience boost

Climate change cooks UK infrastructure: Urgent need for resilience boost

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Climate change cooks UK infrastructure: Urgent need for resilience boost

The National Infrastructure Commission and Climate Change Committee have written a letter to the government urging for better plans to improve the resilience of infrastructure to climate change

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Is the UK heading towards a national hosepipe ban?

Is the UK heading towards a national hosepipe ban?

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Is the UK heading towards a national hosepipe ban?

Government advisers have warned that Britain could face queuing for emergency bottled water “from the back of lorries”

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Government urged to ban gas boilers to boost heat pump rollout

Government urged to ban gas boilers to boost heat pump rollout

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Government urged to ban gas boilers to boost heat pump rollout

The Chairman of the National Infrastructure Commission has called for a clear date for a gas boiler ban

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National Infrastructure Commission calls for businesses to give input on carbon capture tech

National Infrastructure Commission calls for businesses to give input on carbon capture tech

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National Infrastructure Commission calls for businesses to give input on carbon capture tech

The call for evidence aims to help better understand the readiness levels of appropriate technologies, calculate the investment required, identify the best locations for projects and forecast potential impacts

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Target of 65% renewables by 2030 ‘would better position the UK to net zero’

Target of 65% renewables by 2030 ‘would better position the UK to net zero’

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Target of 65% renewables by 2030 ‘would better position the UK to net zero’

The National Infrastructure Commission notes private investments are urgently needed to help fund the clean technologies required to decarbonise

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‘UK needs vital infrastructure to absorb coming climate shocks’

‘UK needs vital infrastructure to absorb coming climate shocks’

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‘UK needs vital infrastructure to absorb coming climate shocks’

UK’s resilience may be challenged in future by events which will not always be foreseeable, according to a new report

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Sir John Armitt: Government needs to make real decisions, not just warm words

Sir John Armitt: Government needs to make real decisions, not just warm words

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Sir John Armitt: Government needs to make real decisions, not just warm words

He said driving towards a 2050 net-zero goal is a great idea but stressed the difficult part was only just beginning

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Ban new diesel lorry sales by 2040, urges NIC

Ban new diesel lorry sales by 2040, urges NIC

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Ban new diesel lorry sales by 2040, urges NIC

The National Infrastructure Commission says the government must set long term targets to ensure UK freight is carbon free by 2050

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National Infrastructure Commission seeks views on improving utility regulation

National Infrastructure Commission seeks views on improving utility regulation

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National Infrastructure Commission seeks views on improving utility regulation

The deadline for responses is 12th April 2019

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UK Government advised to call time on nuclear and boost renewables

UK Government advised to call time on nuclear and boost renewables

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UK Government advised to call time on nuclear and boost renewables

The National Infrastructure Commission says there is a ‘golden opportunity’ to make the country greener and save consumers money in the long term

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