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Davey: UK could lead the world on shale
The UK could lead the world on shale gas extraction according to the Energy Secretary, Ed Davey. It will be a challenge, but I believe we can dispel the myths and get on and do our work," he said.
Labour criticises government over EU renewable target
Shadow Chancellor, Ed Balls, criticised the government for the first time over its attempt to block ambitious EU renewables and efficiency targets for 2030.
UK shale will help balance of payments - but not prices
Shale gas production in the UK could boost tax revenues and improve the nation's trade balance, but is unlikely to reduce gas prices, and is no short-term fix for national energy needs, according to Howard Rogers of the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies.
Greenpeace scale The Shard
It appears something is going on at the Shard. It appears to involve six female activists climbing up it to campaign for the protection of the Arctic from Shell and the impacts of climate change. It's in the papers here, here and here. I
British gas to simplify tariffs
The energy utility is to reduce its standing charges from eight to one.
WORLD
US and China in voluntary emissions agreement
Reuters report that The United States and China, the world's top emitters of greenhouse gases have agreed to five initiatives on to cut emissions from the most polluting sectors including heavy duty vehicles, manufacturing and coal-fired plants. Details are expected in October.
Turkish nuclear plant moves step closer
The environmental impact assessment for a Russian built new nuclear plant in Turkey has been submitted - clearing the latest hurdle in it's development.
Japanese nuclear plant leaking
Japan's nuclear regulator reports that the damaged Fukushima nuclear power plant has probably been leaking contaminated water into the ocean for two years.
BP as bad at capping payouts as wells
"For local small businesses from alligator farms to building contractors, and above all to tort lawyers, the UK company has provided a bonanza," writes the FT's John Gapper.
