The recent U-turn by of some of the UK's leading environmentalists - and one-time nuclear energy opponents - on the issue of nuclear energy, has caused vigourous debate in the media. Their reasoning is that we simply don't have the capacity to produce enough renewable energy to meet our needs. But as this comprehensive Ecologist report from 2007 shows the UK is really a renewable energy powerhouse.
… The future of energy is renewable Jon Hughes Mark Anslow | 27th February 2009 News Renewable EnergyEnergy Oil UK Coal Gas Climate Change Global …
Government energy policy is caught between apparently conflicting objectives, writes Mark Hackett. But there is a solution that is already working in the UK and abroad - to encourage the active participation of local authorities in delivering low carbon energy to the communities they serve.
… authorities are key players in our renewable energy revolution Councillor Mark Hackett | 21st August 2014 Comment Energy UK Ireland Cities Climate Change … chp-pipes-mike1024-cut.jpg Government energy policy is caught between apparently …
None of the various technofixes on offer alter the fact that humanity has to learn to stop living on the last drops of cheap energy, and to start living within its means
… up to natural limits, or face a 1970s-style energy crisis Paul Mobbs | 19th January 2010 Comment Energy Climate Change Oil Gas 3globes.jpg None … to stop living on the last drops of cheap energy, and to start living within its means …
A new Carbon Connect report argues that the private sector can save cash, carbon and safeguard the UK’s future fuel security by adopting energy efficiency measures to reduce UK energy demand
… Why UK businesses need to get smart on energy usage Lord Teverson | 28th February 2011 Comment Energy Climate Change Policy Green Deal … the UK’s future fuel security by adopting energy efficiency measures to reduce UK energy …
According to oil company executives, oil is going to be a major energy source to 2100 and beyond. So after hearing an oil man make his case, Chris Goodall went home and crunched some numbers. Money invested in solar power already produces more energy than if it's put into oil exploration and production, and the gap is only going to widen from here. Is this the new 'peak oil'?
… oil'? A dollar invested in solar yields more energy than a dollar invested in oil Chris Goodall | 13th February 2016 News Energy Oil Renewables Finance Economics … executives, oil is going to be a major energy source to 2100 and beyond. So after …
Greening your home can save you energy and money as well as making it healthier and lowering its carbon footprint
… Ethical Living Green Living Climate Change Energy Efficiency Insulation Renewable Energy Lighting Eco Paints green-your-home.jpg … Greening your home can save you energy and money as well as making it …
Communities should take power into their own hands to build an abundant local clean energy supply to secure our future energy on a national scale, claims Kayla Ente, founder of community energy service co-operative BHESCo......
… Community energy is generating people power Kayla Ente | 18th July 2013 Activism Energy Society Climate Change communityenergy.jpg Communities should take power into …
The renewable power boom is excellent news for people and planet, writes Pete Dolack. But let's not get carried away: much energy that claims to be 'renewable; like biomass and big hydro, is no such thing. And greening our energy is just one of many steps to a sustainable world. The greatest challenges - like tackling the monster of infinite 'growth' - all lie ahead.
… Renewable energy alone cannot reverse global warming or … world Pete Dolack | 25th May 2015 News Energy Renewables Pollution Wind Denmark Green … Dolack. But let's not get carried away: much energy that claims to be 'renewable; like …
We need a renewable energy revolution, an end to fracking, no new nuclear power, efficient homes, and the break up of our energy cartels, writes Jeremy Corbyn, All that, and strong protection for wildlife and oceans, no TTIP trade deal with the US, clean air to breathe, and massive investment in public transport. Is there anything not to like?
… Corbyn MP | 7th August 2015 Comment Politics Energy Climate Change Nuclear Renewables Solar … We need a renewable energy revolution, an end to fracking, no new … efficient homes, and the break up of our energy cartels, writes Jeremy Corbyn, All …
Britain has a huge role in effecting the global energy transition to renewables, new shadow energy secretary Lisa Nandy told the Labour Party Conference. But that will mean a complete reversal of Tory policies to attack wind and solar, lock us into polluting fossil fuels and overpriced nuclear power, and maintain 'big six' profits at consumers' expense.
… affordable, secure, democratic: our green energy future Lisa Nandy | 30th September 2015 Comment Politics Energy Renewables UK Climate Change COP21 … has a huge role in effecting the global energy transition to renewables, new shadow …
The claims for biofuels make it seem truly a wonder crop. Mark Anslow separates the wheat from the chaff
… Ethanol Bio-diesel Refinery Oil Transport Energy Crops Industrial Bio-fuels Green Living Climate Change Energy Investigates_14.jpg The claims for … research showing that biofuels give out less energy when burnt than was used in their …
Can we really produce all our electricity from renewable sources? Yes, says David Elliott - and at lower cost than by using fossil fuels and nuclear power. But powerful forces are opposed to change ...
… Sustainable energy for all David Eliott | 16th December 2013 Comment Energy Renewables Fossil Fuels Climate Change … forces are opposed to change ... Last year UK Energy Secretary Ed Davey said : "There are …
The future of small island states has to be renewable, says Zaheer Allam. But that's only the first of many choices. It's just as important to develop energy networks that are diverse, resilient, adaptive and flexible - and avoid the centralised, unimodal models that investors and bureaucrats prefer to impose, often at huge long term cost.
… Only connect - a renewable energy future for small island states Zaheer … Allam | 5th September 2014 Comment Renewable Energy Climate Change Design Cities … choices. It's just as important to develop energy networks that are diverse, resilient, …
Powered by 100% renewable energy, Apple is maintaining its lead as the internet's greenest company, But others are lagging behind: Google has yet to reach 50% and relies heavily on coal, while Amazon's AWS, the massive 'dark cloud' of the web, won't even answer questions.
… Technology Media Climate Change Renewables Energy data-center-cut.jpg Powered by 100% renewable energy, Apple is maintaining its lead as the … an uncooperative fossil fuel sector and rapid energy demand growth for the internet driven …
The International Energy Agency's latest World Energy Outlook is calling for increased investment in new oil and gas, writes Oliver Tickell, while minimising the fast-growing and ever lower-cost contribution to world energy supply of renewables like wind and solar.
… Oliver Tickell | 30th November 2016 News Energy Climate Change Oil Gas Coal Fossil … Nuclear flaring-cut.jpg The International Energy Agency's latest World Energy Outlook is calling for increased …
The world economy and energy use both grew in 2014 - but carbon emissions did not, writes Alex Kirby. The reason? The worldwide surge in renewables, especially in China, has reduced demand for coal in power generation.
… Global emissions stay flat thanks to renewable energy surge Alex Kirby | 30th June 2015 News Energy Climate Change Renewables Emissions … The world economy and energy use both grew in 2014 - but carbon …
Under my leadership Britain will act to protect the future of our planet, with social justice at the heart of our environment policies, writes Jeremy Corbyn. Meeting our Paris climate targets will be the starting point for a green industrial revolution that will deliver clean, affordable energy to all, create millions of new jobs, and establish the export industries of the future.
… Jeremy Corbyn | 8th September 2016 Comment Energy Climate Change Renewables Fossil Fuels … that will deliver clean, affordable energy to all, create millions of new jobs, … local authorites to generate their own green energy; use our £250 billion National …
Last night's speech on Britain's energy choices by former environment secretary Owen Paterson's caused widespread outrage long before it was delivered. But what exactly did he say on the night? Read on, and be surprised to discover that it makes excellent sense - in parts.
… on Owen Paterson | 16th October 2014 Activism Energy UK Climate Change Renewables Nuclear … Last night's speech on Britain's energy choices by former environment secretary … Cabinet for four years I supported Coalition energy policy. However I have become …
From Australia to the UK, governments are pinning their hopes on 'carbon capture' technology stuck onto coal power stations, writes John Quiggin. But their choice carries a high risk of failure - the smart money is on renewables, energy storage and responsive power grids.
… John Quiggin | 16th January 2015 Comment Energy Renewables Coal Climate Change … failure - the smart money is on renewables, energy storage and responsive power grids. The … be powered by coal and oil or by renewable energy is crucially important, both to the …
The implementation of solar cookers across Moroccan communities is proving to be a great example of how decentralisation of renewable energy is contributing to the energy independence of a country by LINA YASSIN & ARTHUR WYNS
… The importance of decentralised solar energy Lina Yassin & Arthur Wyns | 19th October 2017 News Solar Decentralised Energy Morocco Climate Change 405531.jpg The … example of how decentralisation of renewable energy is contributing to the energy …
Last week a new billionaires club strode into COP21 in Paris promising big money for 'clean energy': the Breakthrough Energy Coalition. But most of its members are nuclear obsessives, writes Linda Pentz Gunter, from Bill Gates to Jeff Bezos and Richard Branson. And what the the world needs is not 'patient investment' into nuclear research, but impatient investment into renewables deployment.
… Is Gates's 'Breakthrough Energy Coalition' a nuclear spearhead? Linda … Pentz Gunter | 6th December 2015 News COP21 Energy Finance Nuclear Renewables Climate … COP21 in Paris promising big money for 'clean energy': the Breakthrough Energy Coalition. …
Amber Rudd's speech today exposes her total failure to assemble a coherent energy strategy, writes Oliver Tickell. It reveals the increasingly certain failure to meet EU renewable energy targets, proposes a new tax on wind and solar generation, and leaves the country facing the real prospect of lights going out in the next decade. The one hard policy? To maximise oil and gas recovery.
… out? Amber Rudd's disastrous absence of an energy strategy Oliver Tickell | 18th November 2015 News Energy UK EU Politics Nuclear Coal Oil … her total failure to assemble a coherent energy strategy, writes Oliver Tickell. It …
Big Six energy bosses join David Cameron's campaign against energy efficiency and green energy. Just the way for them to keep on ripping us all off.
… Big Six lobby MPs against green energy and efficiency Alex Stevenson Oliver Tickell | 30th October 2013 News Energy Renewables Climate Change Big Six Fossil Energy Big Six energy bosses join David …