climate change
06 Nov 2023
RSN to host Net Zero event as part of Countryside COP
The Rural Services Network is pleased to be able to invite you to attend our online event focusing on Net Zero as part of Countryside COP. Taking place on 22nd...
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23 Oct 2023
New report says “electrification is the only viable option for decarbonising buildings at scale”
The National Infrastructure Commission has released its Second Assessment on the state of the UK’s roads, railways and energy networks. The report says that “the good news is that modern,...
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18 Sep 2023
Cornwall still feeling the legacy of G7 event
Two years after world leaders descended on Cornwall for the G7 event, more than 40 nature recovery projects are underway. The G7 Legacy Project for Nature Recovery is a five-year...
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11 Sep 2023
Government amends Energy Bill following pressure from own Minister
The Government has made crucial last-minute amends to its much-lauded Energy Bill. There has been growing concern from rural MPs over recent months that the Bill unfairly discriminates against rural...
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10 Jul 2023
Rural Coalition urges Government not to ignore England’s 9.7 million rural voters
Rural England’s population of 9.7 million risk being left further behind after the next general election if the political system continues to ignore the systematic inequalities facing rural communities and...
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10 Jul 2023
Net-zero week round up: Does anyone have an answer?
The Government aims to phase out off-grid fossil fuel heating from 2026 as part of its drive to be net-zero by 2050. As part of Net-Zero week, many of the...
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10 Jul 2023
Rural England’s 9.7 million risk being left further behind at general election
The Rural Coalition urges political parties to address rural challenges to gain ground among countryside voters 10 July 2023: Rural England’s population of 9.7 million risk being left further behind...
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12 Jun 2023
Local Government is crucial to reaching net zero
A back business debate on local government’s role in reaching net zero last week highlighted the vital part they have to play. Wera Hobhouse MP (Lib Dem, Bath) said: “Local...
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16 May 2023
Renewable energy projects worth billions stuck on hold
The BBC have reported how their research has uncovered billions of pounds’ worth of green energy projects are on hold because they cannot plug into the UK’s electricity system. Some...
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26 Apr 2023
In the drive towards low carbon heating rural communities are firmly in the spotlight
It’s been a rollercoaster few years with unexpected twists and turns, from the pandemic, war in Ukraine to the cost of living crisis. Whilst we might be hoping for a...
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