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- Water for Melbourne via pipe from Tasmania Fri, 13 Nov 09, 7:26amDiscussion over why its far better for the environment to pipe water from Tasmania to Melbourne than building the Wonthaggi desalination plant
- No more money for NHS without reform, says Starmer as he outlines vision for health service – UK politics live 12 minutes agoThe prime minister blamed the Tories for ‘breaking’ the NHS and said reform of the service was needed
- Boris Johnson faces ‘serious questions’ over new business with uranium entrepreneur Sun, 8 Sep 24, 2:01amFormer prime minister also under fire for hiring ex-aide Charlotte Owen as VP despite her lack of energy sector experience
- Nice auction, but Ed Miliband is still a long way from his 2030 targets for offshore wind | Nils Pratley Wed, 4 Sep 24, 3:55amArithmetic over capacity does not add up, with supply chains a constraining factor
- Renewable energy auction secures enough power for 11m UK homes Tue, 3 Sep 24, 5:11pmAnnual auction awards contracts to support new windfarms, solar farms and tidal power projects
- North Sea oil firm Neo slows investment amid windfall tax concerns Mon, 2 Sep 24, 11:46pmBattle ahead for Labour as it introduces higher taxes and tougher environmental rules on producers
- Empowering Voters: Navigating Energy Choices in the Upcoming Election Sat, 31 Aug 24, 4:00amAs candidates debate our energy future during this election season, it’s critical to remember that consumer interests are directly impacted — positively or negatively — by elected officials’ decisions.
- After wood pellet reporting failures, it’s time for a proper review of Drax’s subsidies | Nils Pratley Fri, 30 Aug 24, 3:39amBefore biomass firm is promised a penny extra from billpayers, Ed Miliband should commission a review of its business model
- UK may unveil tougher emissions targets at Cop29 climate summit Thu, 29 Aug 24, 9:47pmCampaigners hail Labour’s ‘proactive approach’ after series of policy U-turns under Conservatives
- Election Deception: Democrats won’t mention the climate, but The Greens are happy anyway Sat, 24 Aug 24, 6:16amBy Jo Nova Mark the turning point: Climate activists know they have to hide “the climate” to win the election Now that Trump is ready to make climate change an issue, the last thing the Democrats want is to put...
- ‘Wake-up call’: government needs to act fast to upgrade UK’s draughty homes as energy price rises loom Fri, 23 Aug 24, 10:04pmLabour has yet to confirm its plans for home heating or insulation as reliance on expensive gas forces bills up
- Starmer highlights green measures on Welsh visit and attacks Tories’ ‘incoherent’ energy policies – as it happened Wed, 21 Aug 24, 1:57amPM pushes plans to make Britain an ‘energy superpower’ and makes first official visit with new Welsh first minister, Eluned Morgan
- Starmer highlights green measures on Welsh visit and attacks Tories’ ‘incoherent’ energy policies – UK politics live Tue, 20 Aug 24, 7:00pmPM pushes plans to make Britain an ‘energy superpower’ and makes first official visit with new Welsh first minister, Eluned Morgan
- 2024 is going to give us all PTSD Sun, 18 Aug 24, 3:00amEnergy will be the last industry standing, no matter what happens.
- Power lines’ curves and accidental verse | Brief letters Thu, 15 Aug 24, 3:03amDr William Whewell | John Prescott | International Apostrophe Day | University vice-chancellors | Musk and Trump
- The Guardian view on wind energy and the UK: Labour plays catch-up | Editorial Fri, 9 Aug 24, 3:40amThe new government has made a fast start in mobilising Britain’s most obvious natural asset, but big challenges remain