UK climate and energy policy: hypocritical or incompetent? | Craig Bennett
Renewable energy ‘must stand on its own two feet’ yet subsidies for nuclear and fossil fuels continue unabated, and energy efficiency policies are axed with no thought as to what might replace them...
View ArticleThe Guardian view on Paris, terror and climate change: shaping the future |...
It is hard for France’s capital to look beyond the terror attack, but the decisions taken at the UN climate change conference may in the end matter moreWhile Europe is on high alert against another...
View ArticleKipper Williams on the 'new energy model'
Gas-fired power given a big boost at the expense of coal … and renewablesContinue reading...
View ArticleRenewables are changing the climate narrative from sacrifice to opportunity |...
Oil-rich countries are choosing renewables as a means to create jobs, boost GDP and improve livelihoods - as well as reduce emissions Accelerating signs of climate change and rising global temperatures...
View ArticleUK reversing and undoing climate change policies, say doctors and nurses
Alliance of health professionals BMA, eight Royal Colleges, the BMJ and The Lancet warn UK is bucking positive trend of global action on climate changeThe UK is reversing its policies on climate change...
View ArticleTackling climate change should be the UK’s top energy priority | Letters
The energy secretary’s much-hyped speech (UK to retreat from climate change goals, says minister, 18 November) was a spectacular display of governmental cognitive dissonance – saying one thing while...
View ArticleGreens unveil push for 90% target for renewable energy by 2030
Policy proposes new authority to oversee $5bn of construction in clean energy generation and a 15-year pipeline of projects through direct investmentThe Greens will seek to build momentum for more...
View ArticleWind from Britain, solar from the Sahara, geothermal from Iceland
The UK’s electricity grid is having to work harder than ever to ensure that there is enough power to go around this winter as old power stations close down or need repairing, with little spare...
View ArticleFailing to put a value on nature condemns it
Placing an economic value on ‘natural capital’ forces companies to conserve nature rather than destroy it“Nature is priceless”; “you can’t but a price on nature”; “economic valuations are a neo-liberal...
View ArticleHow Africa's fastest solar power project is lighting up Rwanda
East African plant is completed in less than a year – creating jobs and setting the country on the path to providing half its population with electricity by 2017“Arise, shine for your light has come,”...
View ArticleAllianz to cut investments in companies using coal in favour of renewable energy
Divestment based on climate and business reasons, says German financial giant as decision is likely to affect €4bn worth of investments Germany’s Allianz SE, one of the world’s largest financial asset...
View ArticleAs waves crash ever closer to our doors in Grenada, will Paris talks stem the...
Small island nations are at the mercy of climate change and rising water levels. Leaders at COP 21 must fight for the emissions cuts that will allow our survivalIn the Caribbean island of Grenada,...
View ArticlePlans for more poo-powered buses to hit Bristol and Bath
Wessex Bus, First West of England and GENeco have submitted bids to low-emission vehicle grants scheme for more bio-busesDozens of “number two” buses – powered entirely by gas generated from sewerage –...
View ArticleExperts discuss how to build a carbon-free energy industry
At recent Guardian roundtable discussion, experts talked about how the energy sector can bring down dependence on fossil fuels and reduce carbon emissionsWith the UN Conference on Climate Change (COP)...
View ArticleCorbyn questions Cameron on environment and women's refuges – video
In a relatively low-key exchange at prime minister’s questions on Wednesday, Jeremy Corbyn questions David Cameron on the government’s environment policy, including support for solar panels and wind...
View ArticleCiti criticised by investors over Abengoa collapse
Failure of Spanish renewable group proves embarrassing for US investment bank, which launched share sale to raise funds for it earlier this yearA Spanish renewable energy group has collapsed into...
View ArticleCorbyn criticises government's record on renewable energy
Labour leader tells PM that Britain will go to Paris climate talks with biggest gap between usage and 2020 targets of any EU countryBritain will go to the Paris climate talks with the biggest gap...
View ArticleIf we want investment in sustainable fuel, rules cannot constantly change |...
Obama pledged to support biofuels but now he appears to be backtracking – that is worrying to those of us who work in the industryThere is no question that the world faces a tremendous challenge in...
View ArticleWorld Bank calls for $16bn to help Africa weather the effects of climate change
Africa climate business plan, emphasising clean energy, efficient farming and urban protection, will be launched by World Bank chief at Paris climate talksThe World Bank has devised a $16bn (£10.6bn)...
View ArticleClimate crisis should be top of world leaders’ agenda | Letters
Your article (Paris attacks cast shadow over climate talks, 23 November) helpfully draws attention to the different responses we have to crises. The shockingly violent events in Paris and their...
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