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13th Nov 2012
Damian Kahya
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The Guardian's investigation into manipulation of the gas reference price immediately brings to mind accusations of profiteering by the big gas companies. But what does the evidence revealed so far actually show?

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12th Nov 2012
Richard George
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This morning, three of the Big Six energy companies came out in favour, or against, plans to set a 2030 target to decarbonise the power sector. Richard George asks why the different companies don't agree.

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11th Nov 2012
Harry Huyton
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A new report by the RSPB warns that in some circumstances burning wood can be worse than coal. How? The RSPB's Harry Huyton explains...

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6th Nov 2012
Mark Brayne

Psychotherapist and former BBC foreign correspondent, Mark Brayne, argues that journalism needs to change how it tackles stories on the climate without turning to advocacy. 

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1st Nov 2012
Dr Alice Bell
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Science communication expert Dr Alice Bell makes her case for openness, beyond the limits of journalism. 

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29th Oct 2012
Damian Kahya

It's hard to tell if Climate change is responsible for events like Hurricane Sandy, but combined with a political shift and a resurgence in protest, it could put it back into the debate.

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29th Oct 2012
Damian Kahya

Accountants Ernst and Young are the latest to produce a report claiming energy investment in the UK is creating jobs and growth - but who is actually investing and how much longer will it last?

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26th Oct 2012
Rachel Salvidge

The chancellor is proud of his support for UK oil and gas and is planning generous tax breaks for shale. We decided to tot up the tax breaks so far.

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25th Oct 2012
Tara Connolly

The EU is perhaps best known to some for its rules on bananas, but it's also crucial on energy policy. As a Greenpeace report suggests EU members might save trillions in imports from a switch away from fossil fuels, Tara Connolly explains what's at stake in the Brussels negotiations over the EU's energy future.

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23rd Oct 2012
Jenny Banks

Ever since the 1970's the British have been wary of policies which 'pick winners', with many economists arguing instead for 'cost neutral' market led solutions. But when it comes to clean energy a new report by Imperial academic Dr Rob Gross argues it's cheaper to pick.