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Climate change
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Building towards the UK’s net zero carbon target
The engineering and construction industry has a critical role to play in meeting the UK’s carbon emissions targets. -
UK action on climate change lagging way behind what's needed
The government has hit only one of 25 targets and action to curb greenhouse gas emissions lags far behind what is needed, says a damming report by the Committee on Climate Change. -
Understanding uncertainty is key to tackling and preventing climate disasters
A data overhaul is needed to make better infrastructure investment decisions to protect lives and property. -
Government sets legally binding plans for net zero carbon emissions by 2050
Legislation laid before parliament puts the UK on the path to become the first major economy to set net zero emissions target in law. -
Is infrastructure an impetus or impediment for a net-zero UK?
The infrastructure sector will be crucial in achieving decarbonisation transformation to net-zero emissions. -
UK must set zero-carbon target for 2050, say government advisers
Urgent action is needed to combat climate changes says the Committee on Climate Change. -
How Manchester plans to be carbon neutral by 2038
Andy Burnham has outlined the region’s ambitions after signing up to a far more challenging target than most other global cities. -
WSP to investigate climate change consequences for UK infrastructure
WSP has been appointed to lead a review on climate change and its findings will support the government’s third UK Climate Change Risk Assessment. -
Industry big hitters pledge their support to calls for low-carbon hydrogen economy
In a report on the role hydrogen could play in the energy system, the Committee on Climate Change has urged ministers to act now and make necessary decisions. -
Infrastructure’s pathway to zero carbon
Appropriate infrastructure, or the lack of it, has a critical effect on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.