Just one in five Brits think that we will meet the net zero carbon target by 2050, new nationwide report reveals

A new research report from Teesside University has found that while people have concerns about reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2050, support for a greener future post-pandemic is strong. The research, conducted by YouGov and commissioned by North of England gas distributor Northern Gas Networks, also saw one in three people (30 per cent) say that they are unsure whether Great Britain could be carbon neutral within the next 30 years. However, with the Covid-19 pandemic continuing to disrupt the economy, the report also concludes that people want to…

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Northern Gas Networks launches green bond

Northern Gas Networks (NGN) has launched a green transition bond, giving the public the opportunity to invest in a hydrogen-ready network for the first time. NGN has teamed up with Abundance, the UK’s leading ethical investment crowdfunding platform, to launch the bond which will help fund the upgrade of pipes to prepare the gas distribution network to transport hydrogen. It’s the first time a regulated energy distributor has offered a green transition bond exclusively for members of the public, allowing everyone to participate in the transition to net zero emissions. The…

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