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Rishi Sunak is wrong: We polled the British public and found it largely supports strong climate policies
5 min read
The UK Government is backtracking on climate legislation and directing funds towards the expansion of the oil and gas industry. Research, however, highlights widespread public support for robust climate measures, contradicting the government’s narrative.
What the decision to curtail HS2 and embrace cars means for the UK’s cities
5 min read
Rail has long been hailed as the cleanest means of public transport. HS2’s demise will undermine the UK’s ability to improve its rail infrastructure and potentially lead to greater inequality.
What is the 15-minute cities conspiracy theory?
4 min read
At the Conservative Party Conference, Mark Harper voiced criticism against the concept of ‘15-minute cities’, hinting it is a local authority ploy to control citizens. Some conspiracy theories even link it to oppressive rules and ‘climate lockdowns’.
The government debunked a 15-minute city conspiracy... then endorsed it
3 min read
The Levelling up Department’s own guidance contradicts comments by Transport Secretary Mark Harper at the Conservative Conference.
Sunak’s Net Zero policy shift sparks controversy
17 min read
Rishi Sunak’s decision to slow down the UK’s shift to electric vehicles, postpone climate targets and scrap other plans have stirred up strong reactions from various quarters, including his own party. Does it make him a strong leader?
The Conservatives have seized on cars as a political wedge – it’s a bet on the public turning against climate action
5 min read
Today, as in the past, pro-car sentiment is a backlash against nascent environmental protest.
Britain’s next election could be a climate change culture war
5 min read
An argument over London’s ultra-low emissions zone threatens to engulf UK politics and the next general election.