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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Osborne's plan for the UK: pollute our way to growth

George Osborne launched an assault on green measures in his Autumn Statement that reads as if it were written by the UK’s biggest polluters. Tax breaks for...
Posted by petespeller - 1 December, 2011 - 11:19 -

Ministry blocks anti-tar sands law, so we block ministry's front door

Right now, 50 activists are blockading the Department for Transport with two immobilised cars parked in front of the entrance. Why? Because our government is...
Posted by jamie - 28 November, 2011 - 12:13

Panorama provides a narrow view of rising fuel bills

Last night Panorama attempted to answer the question what is fuelling rising energy bills, instead viewers were treated to a steady stream of arguments against...
Posted by Lawrence Carter - 8 November, 2011 - 14:50 -

Panorama provides a narrow view of rising fuel bills

Last night Panorama attempted to answer the question what is fuelling rising energy bills, instead viewers were treated to a steady stream of arguments against...
Posted by Lawrence Carter - 8 November, 2011 - 14:50 -
Solar power station in Spain

"Greenest Government" halves solar subsidies

The self-styled "greenest government ever" has cut feed-in-tariffs for solar power by half, doubling the length of time it will take homeowners to receive...
Posted by petespeller - 31 October, 2011 - 14:00 -

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