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Politicians now talk of climate ‘pragmatism’ to delay action – new study
UK politicians increasingly frame slow climate action as “pragmatic” or “common sense,” portraying ambitious targets as extreme. This language allows leaders to appear reasonable while delaying transformative policies, protecting fossil-fuel interests. The real danger is underestimating public appetite for bold...
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How Government Can Unlock Small Business Climate Action
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) produce around half of the UK’s business-related emissions, making them critical to achieving Net Zero. Despite growing private sector solutions, barriers like finance, trust, and policy uncertainty persist. Sam Hampton explores how strategic government action...
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The economic pros and cons of building more and more data centres in the UK
The UK plans to build around 100 new data centres, expanding capacity for AI, fintech, and digital services. While this promises economic benefits through construction jobs, tax revenue, and improved digital performance, challenges remain. High energy and water use, infrastructure...
