🌎Introducing our Social Impact Report🌎 The report highlights our commitment to delivering for our communities on our shared journey to Net Zero. We're delivering a positive social impact to achieve a better future, quicker for everyone. Read more: bit.ly/3zidOjF

I know there’s a lot of news around today - and a lot of sports news - but this is one of the greatest achievements by a British athlete, ever. I’m so happy he’s done it. theguardian.com/sport/article/…

It may be lack of sleep talking, but this really could be an historic turning point for climate action. A major economy saying it will end new drilling for fossil fuels and align its economic strategy with rapid decarbonisation is a 'big fucking deal'. businessgreen.com/blog-post/4332…

This rapid end to the onshore wind ban is amazing to see. This is what Government actually moving at pace looks like. gov.uk/government/pub…

. Virgin Money has launched a new green mortgage with the promise of some sizeable cashback offers for households that take steps to improve energy efficiency. businessgreen.com/news/4333374/r…

Hmm 🤔 beg to differ.

Dubai recorded a heat index of 144°F (62.2°C) today at 3 PM. The heat index is currently 129°F (53.9°C) at 5 AM local time. Life-threatening heat.

NEW: CCC warns incoming UK govt that there are no "credible" climate policies in place for two-thirds of CO2 cuts needed by 2030 Says Labour must "make up lost ground" pronto to get back on track Coverage by Carbon Brief colleagues carbonbrief.org/ccc-labour-mus…

The UK must significantly increase the use of these technologies. By 2030, we need to see: - New electric car sales need to go from 16.5% -> to nearly 100% - Heat pump installations need to go from 1% to 10% - Increases in offshore wind x3⃣, onshore wind x2⃣, solar x5⃣

Historic England will publish guidance tomorrow that encourages local councils to allow heat pumps, solar & insulation in listed buildings & in conservation areas. Fantastic news! We desperately need consistency & a can-do culture. Great work leylaboulton on.ft.com/46i93mU

Our EAONE #offshore windfarm doesn’t just generate clean, green electricity, it's also powering a brighter future for local #communities in the region through investment, jobs and education. Hear more from our offshore wind apprentices 👇

We are honoured that HRH The Prince of Wales is to become Patron of Fields in Trust and continue to advocate for the crucial role parks and green space play in our towns and cities. 🔗Read more: fieldsintrust.org/about-us/news/… 🧵1/3

“The energy sector is one of the UK’s biggest growth drivers and we’ve injected over £2bn into the economy over the first six months of this year." - Keith Anderson, CEO Read more: bit.ly/3WBPRxc

UK demand for air-source heat pumps is booming, up 86% year-on-year in June 2024 (fair to say it's still a long way off 600k/yr target) gov.uk/government/sta…

Anecdotally, a lot of people have noticed a lack of UK butterflies this yr “The lack of butterflies this year is a warning sign to us all. Butterflies are a key indicator species. When they are in trouble we know the wider environment is in trouble too" theguardian.com/environment/ar…

Heat pumps are quiet and don't run in the summer (except for hot water cycles which can be set for overnight). Most of us don't live in ultra quiet locations which means we are unlikely to hear a heat pump over other sounds. theguardian.com/business/artic…

Just 95 petrol-only cars sold in Norway in July 😮🇳🇴🚗

We spoke with Holyrood about why Heat in Buildings Bill is essential for brining down costs and delivering just transition to net zero.

Important new research from Nesta and wwfscotland 🌍 highlighting potential for heat pumps to deliver energy bill savings if UK Govt proceeds with electricity price reform.

"biggest uptick in support for net-zero…over the past two years" "support for net-zero also increased among Conservative voters" standard.co.uk/news/politics/…