London hits 2020 target of installing EV charging points

The delivery of 300 additional chargers across the capital comes ahead of the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone

UK steps up emissions goals to require a 68% reduction by 2030

The ambitious goal comes despite the CCC having previously warned the government that the UK is not on track to hit its existing fifth carbon budget target

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Duke Energy takes aim at 2050 net zero target

The US power company has unveiled an updated climate strategy, announcing a new 2030 goal to cut its carbon dioxide emissions by at least 50%

New Jersey plots path to 100% renewable energy by 2050

The US state has announced it aims to deploy 3.5GW of offshore wind and 2GW of storage capacity by 2030

Canada plans to ban wide range of plastics by 2021

The government has not yet ruled on which exact products will disappear from shelves but notes it will work to identify the most environmentally damaging plastic items

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Bosch commits to 2020 carbon neutrality

The German engineering and electronics firm says it will focus on implementing energy efficiency measures and generating clean power from renewable sources

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The Co-op commits to halving direct emissions by 2025

The announcement comes after it reached a previous carbon goal three years ahead of schedule

New energy tech ‘could get UK halfway to 2030 emissions targets’

The country has committed to cut carbon by a fifth across the healthcare, industry and hospitality sectors

Scotland sets sight on 90% emissions reduction by 2050

The target will be legally binding, subject to the consent of the Scottish Parliament

Ministry of Justice responds to environmental report

In its original report, the Environmental Audit Committee claimed the department failed to meet its own “unambitious” environmental targets