In July 2009 we launched the pamphlet 'From crisis to recovery' exploring the need for engagement in tax, public spending, capital markets and industrial strategy, to make the transformation into a low carbon economy a reality.
Future positive event series In the week the government published its Low Carbon Transition Paper, this broad debate with a high level cross-sectoral audience explored what the critical state of Britain’s public finances means for public policy and how to make the shift to a financially stable and low carbon economy.We launched our pamphlet From crisis to recovery: new economic policies for a low carbon future at the event. Future Positive - Prosperity: an economy for the futureFuture Positive - Opportunity: The future of environmental politics
In the week the government published its Low Carbon Transition Paper, this broad debate with a high level cross-sectoral audience explored what the critical state of Britain’s public finances means for public policy and how to make the shift to a financially stable and low carbon economy.We launched our pamphlet From crisis to recovery: new economic policies for a low carbon future at the event.
Future Positive - Prosperity: an economy for the futureFuture Positive - Opportunity: The future of environmental politics
Smart grids
We commissioned a paper from E3G on financing a more intelligent or 'smart' grid and the steps required to get there. This work will feed into a more detailed report that we are currently writing on the transformation of the electricity networks under our Climate and Energy Futures theme. Read A road map to deliver smart grid in the UK.
Design guru says it’s not enough to do less harm, products must do more good by Jim Witkin
How making a game of climate change could help save the planet by Paula Owen
What’s the link between the rising tide of populist politics and climate denial? by Matthew Lockwood
We can’t make poverty history without environmental resilience by Christine Allen
Greens should keep their powder dry: Brussels doesn’t always know best by Matthew Farrow
Climate scepticism and UKIP trends - more than just a coincidence? by Matthew Lockwood
How to ensure investment in energy efficiency..and how not to by Rachel Cary
Business Green: Do green businesses really want corporate dinosaurs acting in their name?
Business Green: Policy briefing: Will the government's new energy efficiency incentives be left underpowered?
E2B: Energy group calls for electricity efficiency feed-in tariff
The Guardian: UK industry group pushes government to raise energy saving targets
Edie: Circular Economy Taskforce looks to identify risk hotspots
The Economist: Waste not
Business Green: Landfill bans could save £2.5bn a year