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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Carry on camping for the climate

See all Climate Camp updates. While I've been stuck at my desk following the debates about Climate Camp police tactics, activists’ intentions and...
Posted by bex - 6 August, 2008 - 16:12

Keeping the lights on - without new coal

Keeping the lights on - without new coal "[U]nless we want to risk our security of supply and face greater cost burdens, stations such as...
Posted by bex - 1 August, 2008 - 17:57

Bid for Britain's nuclear power stations goes piff paff poof

It's usually poor form to laugh at another's misfortunes, but in this case I feel a slight chortle is more than justified. EDF's bid to takeover British...
Posted by jamie - 1 August, 2008 - 15:13 -

Implications of the UK meeting its 2020 renewable energy targets

If the government is serious about renewables and energy efficiency, Britain doesn’t need to build major new power stations to keep the lights on, according...
Posted by bex - 1 August, 2008 - 10:11

Whitehall farce explodes over nuclear clean-up and clean energy commitments

Well, what do you know? Another news story has broken which demonstrates that the UK's nuclear industry is not the robust, well-managed machine our ministers...
Posted by jamie - 24 July, 2008 - 14:55 -

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