Sam Hall: The solution to a gas crisis is not to deepen our dependence on gas
For the sake of our bills as well as our security interests, we need to double down on homegrown green energy instead.
Sam Hall: The Government’s eco efforts are increasingly winning over Tory Party members. Here’s how it can impress voters even more.
Polling by Ipsos Mori proves the Government is making progress in convincing people about its climate credentials.
Sam Hall: COP26 has kept 1.5 degrees alive. But more must be done to keep it well.
We’re closer to a greener, cleaner, safer planet, but the real success of the summit will only be determined in the years ahead.
Sam Hall: Energy prices. We should urgently wean ourselves off gas and not give up on Net Zero.
To protect those in fuel poverty, some of the revenue from the gas carbon charge could be given back as a carbon cheque to vulnerable households.
Sam Hall: How to help poorer people meet the costs of net zero
The first piece in a mini-series on ConHome this week on Net Zero and climate change.
Sam Hall: Conservative lessons from Houchen and Street about how to respond to the Greens
By uniting behind Johnson’s plan, and replicating the approach of these two mayors, the the environment can become a winning issue for the party.
Sam Hall: The Government must secure tougher emission-reduction commitments at this year’s COP26
The third piece in a mini-series on climate change, COP26 and the environment on ConservativeHome this week.
Sam Hall: Extinction Rebellion is completely wrong in its approach to climate change
We need a credible plan to reach net zero by 2050. A great prize is within our grasp, but XR is alienating the public.
Sam Hall: Conservatives shouldn’t ridicule or rage against Extinction Rebellion. Instead, we should trump them with our own ideas.
We must propose our own ambitious, market-based policies for decarbonisation and nature restoration.
Sam Hall: How the UK could lead the Commonwealth on climate change
Adopting a net zero emissions target would reinforce the Government’s recent efforts to reach out to younger voters with new policies to protect the environment.
What should Tories tax? 1) Sam Hall: Let’s aim to help poorer people, deter harmful behaviour – and be fiscally responsible
In the first instalment of a three-part mini-series, Bright Blue’s senior research fellow explores how tax reform could rebalance the fiscal burden.
Sam Hall: Environmental policy can help Conservatives win over younger voters
Michael Gove has made a great start at DEFRA, but from farm subsidies to onshore wind there is plenty more the Party can do.
Sam Hall: Conservative voters are more green than stereotype would suggest
New polling finds that they are proud of Britain’s action on climate change, and want the main EU environment regulations retained after Brexit.
Sam Hall: Home improvements could give consumers control over their energy bills
Following the vote to leave the EU, there is considerable economic uncertainty. Upgrading the energy consumption of our homes would be a quick and easy stimulus.