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Environment & Energy
Better policies on energy and the environment are urgently needed but those policies must command public confidence and consent. We work to ensure those policies take proper account of the needs of all households.
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Raising the steaks: developing a market for alternative protein in the UK
This briefing paper considers whether the UK Government should support the development of alternative meat products as part of fulfilling its Net Zero ambitions.
Published: | 06 September 2021 |
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Author: | Linus Pardoe |
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It ain’t easy being green: maintaining consumer trust in green goods and addressing ‘greenwashing’ claims
This report examines how government and regulators can address the presence of "greenwashing" to ensure consumers do not feel misled by the costs or benefits of climate policy and green goods.
Published: | 31 August 2021 |
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Author: | Amy Norman |
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Getting the green light: achieving sustainability at a local level
This briefing assesses what role councils and businesses can play in reaching Net Zero and makes a series of recommendations for financing and delivering vital net zero projects in our communities.
Published: | 08 July 2021 |
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Author: | Scott Corfe |
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Together in electric dreams?
Decarbonising the surface transport sector is one of the most significant aspects of achieving the UK’s legal commitment to reach Net Zero emissions by 2050. This report addresses the challenges of rolling out electric vehicles and charging infrastructure efficiently and fairly for all.
Published: | 08 March 2021 |
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Author: | Amy Norman |
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Boiler alert: addressing the challenges and trade-offs from the decarbonisation of home heat
Informed by a recent expert roundtable and polling evidence commissioned for the SMF, the report highlights a lack of public understanding of Net Zero and the need to transition homes away from natural gas boilers.
Published: | 02 November 2020 |
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Author(s): | Richard Hyde, Amy Norman |
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Pathway to COP26: the role of green finance
This essay series, collected in partnership with the Chartered Banker Institute, explores the role of green finance in the lead up to COP26 and the implications of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published: | 06 October 2020 |
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Author: | Social Market Foundation |
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The virus and the climate: winning consent for Net Zero
During the UK’s lockdown, the public accepted considerable social and economic disruption to mitigate the effects of coronavirus. Some have argued that this sets a precedent for further interventions to...
Published: | 03 July 2020 |
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Author(s): | Amy Norman, James Kirkup |
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Investing in Britain’s future
The findings of this report, informed by a recent private SMF roundtable of experts, politicians and sectoral representatives, include recommendations of how the UK Government can tackle both the existing "infrastructure deficit" and weather the economic storm of COVID-19.
Published: | 15 June 2020 |
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Author(s): | Richard Hyde, James Kirkup |
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Recreating parks: securing the future of our urban green spaces
Parks have been a vital public service throughout the UK’s lockdown. But their financial plight and health benefits have not been fully recognised. With parks taking on a new place in the national conversation, now is the time to secure their future.
Published: | 18 May 2020 |
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Author: | Linus Pardoe |