Climate change
Climate change news from UK Parliament.
New Polar Research Sub-Committee explores UK’s relationship to Arctic environment
The Sub-Committee will look into the UK's leadership role in Arctic science.
21 February 2023
Where does nuclear energy in Wales go from here? MPs quiz UK Government ministers and experts
Welsh Affairs Committee explores the future of nuclear energy in Wales
20 February 2023
MPs to debate the Independent Review of Net Zero
MPs to debate the Independent Review of Net Zero
06 February 2023
Four short debates in the Lords
Members discuss COP15, mortality rates, Oak National Academy, and Zimbabwe. Catch up
12 January 2023
National ‘war effort’ mobilisation needed to improve energy efficiency, install solar panels on new developments and set clear date to end oil and gas licensing
Environmental Audit Committee sets out how the UK can accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels
05 January 2023
2022 in the House of Lords
Catch up on a packed year in the Lords with 5,244 changes to 100 bills, plus questions and debates in over 3,350 hours of business.
19 December 2022
Hydrogen is not a panacea for reaching Net Zero, warn MPs
Committee publish report on The role of hydrogen in achieving net zero
19 December 2022
Committee Corridor: Government needs to reflect public desire for action on climate change, says climate chief
Chris Stark tells our podcast host that the public wants to see action on climate change
08 December 2022
Lords debates COP27
Members discuss the commitments made at climate change summit in Egypt. Catch up
25 November 2022
Committee Corridor: UK ‘uniquely exposed’ to current energy crisis
In the latest episode of our Committee Corridor podcast, host Darren Jones and guests discuss the UK's energy security and the road to net zero.
24 November 2022
Minister questioned on floating offshore wind
Welsh Affairs Committee examines the role of the Crown Estate in delivering FLOW in the Celtic Sea
17 November 2022
Challenges to building new nuclear plants examined by MPs
Science and Technology examines the challenges to deliver new nuclear projects in the UK
04 November 2022
Westminster Hall to hold a debate on climate change and human security
MPs to hold a debate on climate change and human security
31 October 2022
COP26 President Alok Sharma to be questioned by MPs on progress fighting climate change
Cabinet Office Minister and COP26 President Alok Sharma will be questioned by MPs from multiple select committees on 25 October.
21 October 2022
Government must support behaviour change to meet climate targets
The Environment and Climate Change Committee published its report - In our hands: behaviour change for climate and environmental goals
11 October 2022