UK
Labour calls for old coal emissions cap
As
the government's Energy Bill debate resumes in the Lords today, it
comes with warnings from Labour peer Baroness Byrony Worthington who
said there's "a real risk" that keeping some coal plants open will make
carbon targets "impossible to meet."
This comes after Energydesk reported a loophole in the government's Energy Bill which could mean much of our power will come from ageing coal plants.
Lord Browne to advise Russia on global energy investments
Former
chief executive of BP, Lord Browne, has been appointed to the
four-person international advisory board of L1, the new investment
vehicle of Russia's Alfa Group. Lord Browne sees great potential in L1,
however, the Group's founder, Mikhail Fridman is worried US shale gas
might could shrink Russian oil exports. Lord Browne is also a major
investor in UK shale explorer, Cuadrilla.
Cuadrilla appoints independent EIA
Arup
- an engineering and design consultancy - has been appointed by
Cuadrilla Resources to conduct an independent Environmental Impact
Assessment to begin this summer in Lancashire.
WORLD
China launches carbon emisssions trading platform
The
world's largest greenhouse gas emitter is slowing engaging in carbon
emissions trading with the launch of a pilot platform. However, only
mild optimism surrounds the project as heavy polluting industries such
as aluminium and steel will likely resist the venture and economic
growth remains a top priority.
CLIMATE
Met Office analysing weird weather
Causes
behind Britain's "unusual" weather patterns are puzzling many. Leading
scientists and meteorologists are due to meet at the Met Office to
discuss recent weather abnormalities, including why this spring was the
coldest in 50 years. Hopes are that discussions lead to new research
priorities.
