John Barrett

Nov 23, 2024 | tandfonline.com | Alice Garvey |Milena Buchs |Jonathan Norman |John Barrett

ABSTRACTThe majority of English Local Authorities (LAs) have set targets to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or sooner, despite having no formal responsibilities to do so. However, it is questionable whether LAs are able to deliver these plans and targets whilst they are subject to significant operational pressures.

Jul 11, 2024 | phys.org | John Barrett

The UK is not on track to meet its climate targets and has no credible pathway to get there. However, a new set of more specific targets would provide some clarity for the country's new government and would ultimately help achieve the overall goal: prevent further climate change.

Jul 11, 2024 | tolerance.ca | John Barrett

By John Barrett, Professor of Energy and Climate Policy, University of Leeds The UK is not on track to meet its climate targets and has no credible pathway to get there. However, a new set of more specific targets would provide some clarity for the country’s new government and would ultimately help achieve the overall goal: prevent further climate change. I contributed to a new…Read complete article© The Conversation -