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When the Heat Hits the Balance Sheet: The Economic Cost of Heatwaves

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This summer’s heatwaves have made climate change an immediate economic issue rather than a distant environmental risk. Across the UK and Europe, extreme heat is reducing working time, disrupting energy and transport systems, damaging crops and placing further pressure on public budgets. Heat is already costing the UK The UK is often treated as relatively […]

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Nearly 60,000 Tonnes of Plastic Avoided a Year: Measuring the UK Bag Levy’s Impact

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Introduction England’s single-use plastic carrier bag charge is one of the quiet success stories of UK environmental policy. New figures reported by edie, drawing on Defra data, show that sales of single-use plastic bags at major retailers have fallen by 98% since the levy was introduced. As a carbon accountant, I find this case worth

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2026 Mid-Year Review: The Sustainability Wins That Matter, and the Setbacks We Can’t Ignore

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The first half of 2026 has been a study in contradiction. While governments, institutions and global forums have delivered meaningful progress on oceans, disclosure and social inclusion, the physical realities of climate change and political backsliding have continued to test the credibility of the sustainability agenda. This matters because sustainability is no longer just a

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