Climate change
Climate change news from UK Parliament.
Comment: Prime Minister’s speech on policies to meet net zero
20 September 2023
Short debates in the Lords
Members discuss the migration as a result of climate change, prescribing of controlled drugs and bloodstock industries.
15 September 2023
Lords asks government to think again on Energy Bill
Members vote on Commons changes on performance statements, coal mines and community energy supplies. Catch up
13 September 2023
MPs to debate climate finance for tackling loss and damage
MPs to debate climate finance for tackling loss and damage
29 August 2023
Strategic plan needed to deliver nuclear power and close the power gap
The Science, Innovation and Technology Committee publishes landmark report on the future of nuclear power in the UK
31 July 2023
Long-duration energy storage for Net Zero inquiry launched
Lords Science and Technology Committee is conducting an inquiry into long-duration energy storage for Net Zero
26 July 2023
Lords debates impacts of climate change
Members discuss effects of climate change on health, the economy, food security and the environment. Catch up
25 July 2023
Comment: National Adaptation Programme
Philip Dunne MP reacts to the Government’s announcement of its third National Adaptation Programme
18 July 2023
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss International Widows’ Day, graduate workers in trade unions, heat and power in Great Britain and Sino-British relations. Catch up
07 July 2023
MPs to debate the role of local government in reaching Net Zero
MPs to debate the role of local government in reaching Net Zero
05 June 2023
UK Government tells MPs that it is committed to “placing the UK at the forefront” of floating offshore wind
Welsh Affairs Committee publishes Government Response to Floating offshore wind in Wales
26 May 2023
John Kerry to appear before the Defence Committee on climate change
John Kerry to appear before the Defence Committee on climate change
22 May 2023
Is existing UK Government policy sufficient to attract and keep green investment? Ministers answer MPs’ questions
Committee to hear from UK Government Ministers Baroness Penn and Lord Callanan.
11 May 2023
Are Government targets on air pollution sufficient?
Environmental Audit Committee launches a new inquiry considering outdoor and indoor air quality targets
10 May 2023
Five short debates in the Lords
Members discuss climate change policies, supported housing, performing arts, transport investment and prison officer retirement ages. Catch up
31 March 2023