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Clean energy

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 CO2emissions from electricity generation.

 

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Sign the petition for a clean powered UK

Together, let’s tell the government that, instead of building risky and expensive nuclear plants - like Hinkley - and instead of forcing fracking on us, they must urgently support clean, renewable power instead.

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About clean energy

Clean energy comes from the Earth’s natural resources - sunlight, wind, waves, tides and geothermal heat. As a source of power it has two great advantages: it will never run out and, unlike oil, coal and gas, it does not pollute the planet or cause dangerous climate change.
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About dirty energy

Ever since the industrial revolution began over two centuries ago, Britain has been burning coal, oil and gas in enormous quantities to fuel economic expansion, but we know now that the greenhouse gases released by producing dirty energy are driving climate change.
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About reducing demand

Britain is already committed to a 34 per cent cut in greenhouse gas emissions by 2020. This is a big leap from where we are now, but in reality it's unlikely to be a big enough step to stop temperatures rising to levels that result in extreme weather events and droughts - we need to go further.

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