Nuclear: Why the UK should not rush a decision on Sizewell
Briefing and letter to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak on the future of new nuclear power in the UK.
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Briefing and letter to the Chancellor Rishi Sunak on the future of new nuclear power in the UK.
Nuclear power is touted as a solution to our energy problems, but in reality it's complex and hugely expensive to build. It also creates huge amounts of hazardous waste. Renewable energy is cheaper and can be installed quickly. Together with battery storage, it can generate the power we need and slash our emissions.
Responding to reports fracking is back on the agenda Greenpeace UK’s head of energy Rosie Rogers said: “After a decade of hype and bluster, all the fracking industry has given us are two holes in a muddy field and some minor earthquakes. Trying to restart fracking now would only mean…
A media briefing on Energy Supply Strategy Urgent action is needed on energy demand Context: Faced with soaring energy bills, a cost of living crisis and an invasion of Ukraine by Russia – one of the world’s biggest oil and gas suppliers – the UK…
Spokespeople available for interviews. Contact press.uk@greenpeace.org The Energy Security Strategy is being introduced at speed in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the concern over the dependence on Russian fossil fuels. Yet if touted policies briefed to the media come to fruition it will fail in its own…
Failure is ‘highly likely’ for the latest renewables auction. This would be the biggest disaster for clean energy policy in eight years.
The Prime Minister had a chance to tackle rising bills, quit Russian fossil fuels and make progress on climate change. Instead, he’s leading us to a dead end.