Energy

Reducing CO2 emissions from energy generation is key to tackling climate change. Over the coming years, the UK's ageging coal, gas and nuclear power stations will need replacing and we have to decide what comes next. Do we want a clean energy future and a thriving green economy or do we rebuild the expensive, polluting energy dinosaurs?

We're campaigning for a clean energy future. A stronger green economy with new jobs and growth. Clean, efficient renewable energy and to end CO2 emissions from electricity generation.

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Implications of the UK meeting its 2020 renewable energy targets

If the government is serious about renewables and energy efficiency, Britain doesn’t need to build major new power stations to keep the lights on, according...
Posted by bex - 1 August, 2008 - 10:11

Whitehall farce explodes over nuclear clean-up and clean energy commitments

Well, what do you know? Another news story has broken which demonstrates that the UK's nuclear industry is not the robust, well-managed machine our ministers...
Posted by jamie - 24 July, 2008 - 14:55

Nuclear power failure

Gordon Brown says the UK is at the forefront of a global 'nuclear renaissance'. But despite all the rhetoric, the real picture is grim, writes John Sauven...
Posted by John Sauven - 18 July, 2008 - 16:50

Exxon admits climate change denial is a problem

It's long been known that energy giant ExxonMobil has been pumping money into organisations and think tanks which have spread confusion and doubt about...
Posted by jamie - 29 May, 2008 - 10:25

Rainbow Warrior blocks New Zealand coal shipment

This week the Rainbow Warrior marked the start of a six week 'Target Climate Change' tour of New Zealand with an action against the Hellenic Sea, a 60,000...
Posted by jossc - 28 March, 2008 - 12:15

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