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.

Campaign updates

Oil to burn in the Arctic?

After twenty years out of fashion, the term 'cold war' has become the hot favourite in Fleet Street once more. Not just because diplomatic relations...
Posted by jamie - 1 August, 2007 - 15:28 -

Woolworths and light bulbs: a bit of history

It's just after 3pm now and all of the main teams of volunteers have either been removed from or left their respective branches of Woolworths after...
Posted by jamie - 14 July, 2007 - 16:31 -

Woolworths won't stop selling power crazy light bulbs, so we've cleared the shelves for them

It's going to be a busy day at branches of Woolworths across the UK today as the Greenpeace Light Brigade pay them a visit to ask why they're still...
Posted by jamie - 14 July, 2007 - 10:20 -

MEPs show themselves to be a bit dim

The numbers are in and sadly they weren't quite what we were hoping for. Despite the huge amount of emails you sent to MEPs, asking them to support a ban...
Posted by jamie - 15 June, 2007 - 16:23 -

A zero-carbon home of one's own

In the news today are reports of the first zero-carbon home being unveiled in London. Housing minister Yvette Cooper has been touring the site, nodding in a...
Posted by jamie - 11 June, 2007 - 17:26

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