Energy & Net Zero

Three ways Nick Hurd can fight climate change

Following last month’s news that the new prime minister, Theresa May, decided to abolish the Department for Energy and Climate Change (DECC), it would be easy to forgive campaigners for feeling worried about environmental protection in the UK.

In one of her first acts as the head of government, climate change responsibilities were moved to a new Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS). Last week the full list of BEIS ministers was confirmed. Among them was Nick Hurd, appointed minister of state for climate change and industry.

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Three UK universities that are leading the way on sustainable buildings

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Is the UK about to leave the renewables fast lane?

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Hinkley Point: EDF’s UK boss ‘confident’ of go ahead

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How a huge school of sharks ‘flips the food pyramid’

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Solar Impulse completes historic round-the-world trip

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Solar Impulse: Zero-fuel plane begins final flight

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Time credits harness the ‘renewable energy’ of people

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Smart cities can become the norm with strong leadership and resources

The UK has committed itself to a path towards smarter, more connected cities for the future. The government has invested in smart solutions, with over £50m of funding already provided to the Future Cities Catapult alone.