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- SNP members call for creation of state-run energy company Sun, 12 Sep 21, 3:32amMotion will be seen as rebuke to party leader Nicola Sturgeon, who pledged to establish national firm in 2017
- The Ice Box Challenge shows effectiveness of passive house design Sat, 4 Sep 21, 2:30amThe Ice Box Challenge was a visual representation of the effectiveness of passive house design elements, presented as a collaborative effort from iPHA, Glasgow City Council, Passive House Institute, Edinburgh Napier...
- The Guardian view on Boris Johnson’s oily politics: not-so-slick green policies | Editorial Mon, 16 Aug 21, 2:15amHow can Britain can persuade other countries to ditch fossil fuels when it won’t do so itself?
- Nicola Sturgeon ‘hiding behind PM’ on Cambo oilfield, say climate groups Thu, 12 Aug 21, 11:07pmCampaigners criticise first minister for not demanding end to North Sea drilling in letter to Boris Johnson
- Johnson makes ‘unbelievably crass’ joke about Thatcher closing coal mines Fri, 6 Aug 21, 5:09amPrime minister denounced for comments on visit to Scotland, where he refused to meet Nicola Sturgeon
- Labour calls for ‘hard-edged’ end date for oil and gas exploration Thu, 5 Aug 21, 7:30amKeir Starmer says Labour will not support proposed Cambo oilfield as party lays out £30bn green jobs plan
- North Sea oil firms will help UK hit net zero | Letter Tue, 3 Aug 21, 2:41amThe UK offshore oil and gas industry sector is a major asset in ensuring the UK meets its Paris agreement commitment to keep the planet’s global average temperature rise below 1.5C, says Deirdre Michie
- Scottish government refuses to publish details about Queen’s secret lobbying Fri, 30 Jul 21, 1:49amCivil servants decline to release letters thought to detail why monarch wanted to exempt her land from green energy initiative
- UK faces legal action over North Sea oilfield exploration plans Fri, 23 Jul 21, 9:01amGreenpeace threatens to take government to court as approval risk undermining climate targets
- Shell and Scottish Power submit plans for floating offshore windfarms Fri, 16 Jul 21, 9:01amEnergy firms hope to produce world’s first large-scale floating turbines in north-east Scotland
- Former COP26 chief says there is ‘question mark’ over event taking place Wed, 9 Jun 21, 7:00pmShe said: “The reason for Cop to happen is a series of negotiations which have to happen in 198 directions, and they are not as focused as people would expect on this enormous climate emergency and the need for really rapid...
- Britain’s electric car charging network boosted by £300m funding Tue, 25 May 21, 12:51amOfgem to build infrastructure for 3,550 new ultra-rapid charging points on motorways and in towns
- Last hope over climate crisis requires end to coal, says Alok Sharma Fri, 14 May 21, 3:00pmPresident-designate of Cop26 talks says tackling the fossil fuel is ‘a personal priority’
- Blustery bank holiday helps windfarms set new clean energy record Tue, 4 May 21, 10:50pmWind turbines generated 48.5% of electricity grid in England, Scotland and Wales on Monday
- Scottish government set for windfarm windfall of up to £860m Thu, 25 Mar 21, 5:06amGovernment of Scotland in line for windfall after lifting cap on maximum bids