energy

Government “trying to pull a fast one” on fracking in National Parks

Last edited 15 December 2015 at 4:08pm
15 December, 2015

MPs are expected to vote tomorrow on the Government’s plan to U-turn on its pledge of an ‘outright ban’ on fracking in National Parks and other protected areas.

The vote on the Government’s Draft Onshore Hydraulic Fracturing (Protected Areas) Regulations 2015 could see fracking allowed beneath National Parks, Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSIs), Groundwater Protection Zones, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONBs) and World Heritage sites. This could expose many of the UK’s most fragile and treasured landscapes to noise, air and light pollution, resulting from fracking rigs being situated around the edges of protected areas, in order to drill down and then horizontally across to access the shale gas reserves beneath.

Article tagged as: AONBs, energy, fracking, national parks, SSSIs, world heritage sites

The Energy Omnishambles

Posted by petespeller — 22 May 2012 at 6:02pm - Comments
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A loop hole in the Energy Bill could see the return of coal-fired power stations

The government's flagship attempt to reform where our electricity comes from prioritises expensive gas and nuclear over renewable energy, doesn’t even mention money saving energy efficiency and is so complicated that even the energy utilities don't understand it.

Article tagged as: climate change, coal, energy, energy bill, gas, nuclear

Stop climate change

Last edited 8 May 2017 at 12:25pm

Climate change isn't inevitable. We have the knowledge, skills and technologies to get ourselves out of this difficult situation. All over the world people have woken up to the threat, and are working to reduce the use of fossil fuels, stop rainforest destruction and get power from clean energy. Still much more needs to be done.

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Article tagged as: Air Pollution, amazon, arctic, Arctic ocean, beef, climate, climate change, deforestation, energy, forests, hub, nuclear, renewables, SaveTheArctic, solar, solar energy, wind

Campaigners Block Work at Fracking Site in Lancashire

Last edited 4 May 2017 at 9:21pm
3 May, 2017

Volunteer campaigners, together with Greenpeace UK, obstructed the entrance to a fracking site at Preston New Road in Lancashire. They intended to stop preparation works for the first UK frack for gas, after the government overruled the local council decision to reject planning permission.

Article tagged as: action, climate, energy, fracking

First ever subsidy free offshore wind: Greenpeace response

Last edited 13 April 2017 at 6:38pm
13 April, 2017

Greenpeace response to the first ever subsidy free offshore wind being awarded to DONG Energy for three projects in the German North Sea. 

 

Hannah Martin, Head of Energy at Greenpeace UK, said:

"The announcement of the first ever subsidy free offshore wind project in Europe is a watershed moment for the world's renewable energy market.

Article tagged as: energy, offshore wind, wind power

Greenpeace Reaction to Charles Hendry's Tidal Lagoon Report

Last edited 12 January 2017 at 11:38am
12 January, 2017

Greenpeace reaction following the appearance of Charles Hendry on BBC Radio 4 Today, talking about the viability of tidal lagoons, in which he said, "We know it absolutely works...We can start a new industry at an affordable cost to consumers":

Greenpeace UK's Chief Scientist, Dr Doug Parr, said:

Article tagged as: energy, renewables, tidal energy, tidal lagoons, tidal power, UK tidal energy

Investigation finds Australian bank Macquarie could be poised to asset strip UK Green Investment Bank

Last edited 10 January 2017 at 12:08pm
10 January, 2017
  1. Evidence uncovered of potential preparation for ‘asset stripping’ of GIB will add to concern around the deal from former ministers Greg Barker and Vince Cable and business figures such as Richard Branson.
  2. Macquarie preferred bidder despite track record of UK ‘asset stripping’ activity linked to other UK infrastructure acquisitions including M6 and Thames Water. 
  3. Green groups add voice to calls on Government for sale to Macquarie to be stopped.

An investigation has uncovered a process within the Green Investment Bank (GIB) establishing corporate structures commonly used in preparations for ‘asset-stripping’, ahead of its purchase by controversial Australian bank Macquarie from the UK Government for an estimated £2bn. 

Article tagged as: energy, green investment bank, industrial strategy, wind energy, wind farms, wind power

Schools and Businesses To Be Hit By Solar Hike

Last edited 15 December 2016 at 11:31am
15 December, 2016

The government is set to knock solar power yet again with planned business rate hikes of up to 8 times what they currently are. 

Public sector organisations such as schools and businesses who have invested in solar panels, will be affected by unexpected tax hikes. The industry fears that people will be deterred from installing solar panels in the future.

Article tagged as: clean energy, energy, renewables, solar, tax

5 manifesto commitments the new government can't forget

Posted by FariahSyed — 9 August 2016 at 5:05pm - Comments
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David Cameron may be gone but he still has a legacy - the Conservative Manifesto. It might not sound the most fun, but the pledges that the Conservatives made in the 2015 General Election still govern and guide their policies today, even with Theresa May now in charge.

Here are 5 key pledges the Government made in 2015 that they must remember and deliver on now:<--break-><--break->

Article tagged as: Air Pollution, climate, common fisheries policy, energy, forests, oceans

7 Questions EDF Needs to Answer About Hinkley Nuclear Plant

Posted by Kate Blagojevic — 22 March 2016 at 12:56pm - Comments
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We've been campaigning for the government to drop Hinkley and invest in renewable energy instead

Tomorrow morning, the saga that is Hinkley nuclear power station is set to continue as executives from EDF will face a grilling from MPs in parliament.

Article tagged as: energy, george osborne, hinkley, nuclear power