A notable climatic transformation is presently unfolding in the United Kingdom. It is one that carries remarkable implications for the nation’s meteorological landscape and, consequently, its socio-economic stability. According to the Met Office, the most recent ten-year span from 2009 to 2018 witnessed a 1% increase in average rainfall levels in comparison to the period...
Only a few climate change mitigation policies have met with high political controversy and criticism like the ULEZ. If you don’t have a full import of what ULEZ is and its implications, you can check our blog where we dissected the policy and its implications for the Labour part. The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ)...
The hoopla generated by the introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) in London is yet to die down. Since its introduction in 2019, the scheme has been a subject of both commendation and controversy. Designed to combat air pollution and its devastating health impacts, ULEZ was hailed as a game-changer by some but...
Businesses are constantly pressed to migrate their operations towards sustainability. This is because the importance of measuring and reducing carbon footprints in achieving that goal cannot be overemphasised. The greenhouse gas (GHG) Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard step-by-step guide, otherwise known as emission scopes (scope 1 emission, scope 2 emissions, and scope 3 emissions)...
Amidst the growing environmental awareness, understanding greenhouse gas emissions is crucial in reducing our carbon footprints, whether as individuals, businesses or public organizations. To address this and meet up with the Paris Agreement benchmark of keeping global temperatures below 1.5 °C, the Greenhouse Gas Protocol introduced a classification system known as Scopes 1, 2, and...
Carbon emissions are a pressing global issue that has far-reaching consequences for our planet and future generations. The UK continues to feel the impact immensely, threatened by heatwaves, rising sea level, changing rainfall, etc. As concerns about climate change continue to mount, understanding the basics of carbon emissions is crucial. In this blog post, we...
The small boats conundrum has come to sharp public focus this week as a proposal by Keir Starmer, leader of the Labour Party, generated intense debate in the UK. While the political left and right tear at each other on how best to address the unrelenting crossings on the English Channel, climate visa is engaging...
It is no longer in doubt that the global energy landscape is undergoing transformation. Renewables are displacing or replacing fossil fuels in response to climate change. Albeit slowly and amidst hurdles, solar, wind, geothermal, and other renewable technologies are gaining traction in pursuit of a sustainable, zero-carbon future. In 2014, the International Renewable Energy Agency...
Sustainability entails fulfilling current endeavours without sacrificing the potential for future fulfillment by others. In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of modern business, a new paradigm has emerged, redefining success beyond the confines of profits and shareholder value. This paradigm, known as corporate sustainability, has swiftly become a guiding principle for companies seeking not only...
The impacts of climate change are affecting much of the world, including the UK. There are obvious disruptions across multiple facets of life, affecting individuals, communities, and the larger economy. Unfortunately, there is growing concern that the country is inadequately equipped to address the challenges., including those to come. Data from the Copernicus Climate Change...
