Embrace local solutions to meet UK net-zero targets, MPs and peers urge

Exclusive: Cross-party group recommends policies such as mortgage penalty for landlords of energy-inefficient homesThe UK will need to embrace innovative, community-based solutions to environmental and energy problems if it is to have any hope of meeting looming net-zero deadlines, a cross-party group of MPs and peers has recommended.A report by the all-party group on a green new deal argues for a combination of robust, top-down policies on green issues including localised power generation, food and transport schemes. Recommendations include a mortgage penalty for landlords who let energy-inefficient homes, and also real community decision-making, notably on power schemes. Continue reading...