The great green transition has begun
A flurry of major investment decisions has signaled that the great green transition has begun and finally Britain is beginning to make the switch to low-carbon.
Energy
New nuclear: delays, delays and more delays
DECC have announced that ‘Horizon Nuclear Power’ have said they plan to have their first nuclear plant generating by 2020. But there are a number of problems.
Towards a green economic recovery?
The new green infrastructure investment bank will control £2 billion. But reaction to the announcement has been mixed.
Clegg: Refurbishing ports is “shot in the arm” for green recovery
Nick Clegg spoke exclusively to Left Foot Forward today. He described the Liberal Democrats’ new wind farm pledge as a “shot in the arm” for a green recovery.
Better transport, more jobs, healthier lives… oh, and a safe climate
Tackling climate change by championing the additional benefits that flow from decarbonisation is a sound messaging strategy, winning support from progressives.
Offshore wind power – an economic and jobs boom
Our response to climate sceptic Andrew Turnbull’s piece in the FT in which he rails against renewables and investment in new energy technologies.
Green groups welcome offshore wind announcement
The Government’s £75 billion offshore wind turbine programme has been welcomed today by green groups including the Green party. The Guardian reported this morning that, “Round three will be the biggest wind programme announced by the Crown Estate so fartest
Storm latest • Largest rainfall ever • Evidence of climatic change • More to come in future
The flash floods and storms that hit Cumbria are something we’ll see more of, unless action is taken to deal with global warming, says Envoronment Agency head.
Lansley opposes local wind farm
Andrew Lansley is among campaigners who have opposed a wind farm in Cambridgeshire. It raises new questions about the shadow cabinets commitment to renewables.
The hidden costs of nuclear power
New analysis suggests that EdF will have to pay £50 billion to build four new nuclear reactors prompting speculation that the Government will have to subsidise