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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Middelgrunden offshore windfarm in Denmark

Time to stand up to Osborne

The government's climate change advisors yesterday announced that George Osborne's plans to pave the way for a new generation of dirty, expensive gas power...
Posted by petespeller - 13 September, 2012 - 18:10 -
Greenpeace activists climb onto the top of a plane at London Heathrow Airport

Osborne's assault on our environment

The Cabinet reshuffle could unleash an unprecedented assault on our environment. It’s time mainstream politicians put their differences aside and worked...
Posted by Richardg - 6 September, 2012 - 12:46 -

Will Nick Clegg stand up for the Climate Change Act and stop the dash for gas?

The future of the UK's energy supply - and our ability to hold back climate change emissions in Britain - is hanging in the balance. Nick Clegg and the Lib...
Posted by Richardg - 26 July, 2012 - 11:15 -

Will Nick Clegg stand up for the Climate Change Act and stop the dash for gas?

The future of the UK's energy supply - and our ability to hold back climate change emissions in Britain - is hanging in the balance. Nick Clegg and the Lib...
Posted by Richardg - 26 July, 2012 - 11:15 -

Will Nick Clegg stand up for the Climate Change Act and stop the dash for gas?

The future of the UK's energy supply - and our ability to hold back climate change emissions in Britain - is hanging in the balance. Nick Clegg and the Lib...
Posted by Richardg - 26 July, 2012 - 11:15 -

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