Energy

Last edited 6 November 2014 at 3:40pm

Reducing CO2 emissions from energy generation is key to tackling climate change. Over the coming years, the UK's ageing coal, gas and nuclear power stations will need replacing and we have to decide what comes next. Do we want a clean energy future and a thriving green economy or do we rebuild the expensive, polluting energy dinosaurs?

We're campaigning for a clean energy future. A stronger green economy with new jobs and growth. Clean, efficient renewable energy and to end CO2 emissions from electricity generation.

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The Long March Back to the 20th Century

Whilst the influence of George Osborne on energy and environment policies has long been of concern, the progress made on the international stage by Blair and...
Posted by Graham Thompson - 26 November, 2015 - 12:58

8 ideas for how the UK can keep the lights on without trashing the planet

With the UK set to wean itself off coal power over the next decade, what will take its place to keep the lights on? Last year coal provided about 29% of UK...
Posted by Richard Casson - 24 November, 2015 - 19:36

8 ideas for how the UK can keep the lights on without trashing the planet

With the UK set to wean itself off coal power over the next decade, what will take its place to keep the lights on? Last year coal provided about 29% of UK...
Posted by Richard Casson - 24 November, 2015 - 19:36

Old King Coal, Your Days Are Numbered

There is news worth celebrating coming from the Department of Energy and Climate Change today. The UK has just become the first G20 economy to stamp a clear...
Posted by Greenpeace UK - 18 November, 2015 - 15:43

5 things you need to know about the climate talks, COP21

1.  What is COP21?Between 30 November and 11 December 2015 a bunch of politicians and global leaders from over 190 countries will be involved in the...
Posted by Fran G - 9 November, 2015 - 17:24

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