Renewable energy
‘We live in Nixonland – where presidents determine what is and isn’t legal’

‘We live in Nixonland – where presidents determine what is and isn’t legal’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
10 Feb 2022
‘Like Kate and Meghan, Margaret and Elizabeth were reduced to stereotypes’

‘Like Kate and Meghan, Margaret and Elizabeth were reduced to stereotypes’
Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
9 Feb 2022
Cop26: how the UK is doing on three key net zero pledges

Cop26: how the UK is doing on three key net zero pledges
Boris Johnson is calling for urgent action at climate summit in Glasgow - but is Britain on course to meet his 2050 target?
1 Nov 2021
Hydrogen cars explained

Hydrogen cars explained
Rollout of the vehicles being hampered by lack of tech infrastructure
16 Sep 2021
How ‘direct air capture’ turns carbon dioxide into stone

How ‘direct air capture’ turns carbon dioxide into stone
Experts say the technology could reduce current greenhouse gas levels within years
8 Sep 2021
How carbon offsetting works

How carbon offsetting works
Experts question efficiency and effectiveness of unregulated schemes that allegedly cancel out travel emissions
6 Sep 2021
Majority of Brits back stronger action to combat climate change

Majority of Brits back stronger action to combat climate change
Public in favour of greater clean energy investment and limits on flying
11 Aug 2021

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Is Britain finally ready to ditch coal?

Is Britain finally ready to ditch coal?
UK has gone a full week without coal power for the first time since 1882
9 May 2019
UK signals shift from nuclear to renewables

UK signals shift from nuclear to renewables
Business Secretary says ‘economics of the energy market have changed significantly in recent years’
18 Jan 2019
UK offshore wind power to double by 2030

UK offshore wind power to double by 2030
Plummeting renewable costs raise questions about government’s continued support for nuclear energy
24 Jul 2018
Solar Roof: Tesla's sustainable home accessory

Solar Roof: Tesla's sustainable home accessory
Elon Musk reveals range of panels designed to blend into the building and save homeowners money
11 May 2017
Wind farm failure brings scrutiny on subsidy schemes 

Wind farm failure brings scrutiny on subsidy schemes
Delays in getting a verdict cause UK government body to scupper Holyrood-approved project
12 May 2016
Drax deal to convert coal units to biomass under threat

Drax deal to convert coal units to biomass under threat
European Commission is studying whether or not the subsidies being offered breach state aid rules
6 Jan 2016
Solar panel bills to rise by £900 after EU court ruling

Solar panel bills to rise by £900 after EU court ruling
Campaigners demand more 'push-back' from the government after VAT ruling
10 Dec 2015
Africa can 'quadruple share of renewable energy by 2030'

Africa can 'quadruple share of renewable energy by 2030'
The continent holds 'some of the best renewable energy resources in the world', says IRENA
16 Oct 2015
TIDAL POWER: First lagoons will power 8% of UK

TIDAL POWER: First lagoons will power 8% of UK
Six tidal lagoons in Wales, Somerset and Cumbria expected to generate 8% of the UK's electricity
2 Mar 2015
Ten steps to 'tackle climate change and grow economy'

Ten steps to 'tackle climate change and grow economy'
UN-backed report claims reducing emissions can generate better growth than a high-carbon model
17 Sep 2014