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Cap top 20% of energy users to reduce carbon emissions
Consumers in the richer, developed nations will have to accept restrictions on their energy use if international climate change targets are to be met, warn researchers.
The University of Leeds partners on a new Energy Demand Research Centre
UK Research and Innovation has announced a total of £53 million in funding to decarbonise the energy sector.
Higher carbon tax on luxury goods, say researchers
A carbon tax based on the purpose of using goods and services would be fairer and more likely to deliver climate justice, say ecological economists.
Local Climate Bonds are a breakthrough for net-zero delivery
An innovative green finance project that piloted a new form of crowdfunding for local net-zero projects has raised over £7 million across the UK.
Leeds champions sustainability in business, finance and policy
This week, the city of Leeds is home to the first Yorkshire Sustainability Week, which focuses on improving sustainability in and beyond the county.