Category: Renewable energy

Surrounded by windfarms but out of work: the reality of the green jobs boom on England’s east coast

The government hails the ‘green revolution’ as a solution to economic decline, but some young jobseekers say the rhetoric does not match their experienceOn paper, Jake Snell, 19, sounds like the perfect candidate for...

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As Iran war exposes global dependence on fossil fuels, the biggest emitters are reaping the rewards

Worst polluters hold world’s future in their hands as they benefit from higher fossil fuel prices, but global trends favour renewablesOil stands at about $110 a barrel and some forecasts have predicted it could reach $150....

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Rachel Reeves to tell G7 accelerating shift to clean energy is best defence against energy price shocks

Starmer to convene major energy industry and insurance figures to draw up emergency plans amid continued blockade of strait of HormuzRachel Reeves will warn G7 nations they must move faster on clean energy to insulate economies...

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England should give over 7% of land to nature and renewables to meet environmental targets, data shows

Government’s first published land use framework maps how land is used and how it can be adapted to meet changing needsAbout 7% of England’s land – an area roughly two-and-a-half times the size of Cornwall...

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How Pakistan’s people-led solar boom is easing impact of Middle East energy crisis

Falling costs and government incentives make solar an attractive option for many, reducing need for gasAfter prices of liquefied natural gas surged to record highs after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022,...

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UK energy prices are soaring – and propagandists want to sell you a false reason why | George Monbiot

The war on Iran has put fossil-fuel prices centre stage, but don’t believe those who tout ‘maximising the North Sea’ as our salvationThese are burning, smoking lies. As oil and gas prices soar, thanks to the US...

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Starmer says he ‘will never walk away’ as Burnham joins Labour figures backing PM – as it happened

This blog is now closed, you can read more on this story hereKemi Badenoch has said that Keir Starmer just received a “stay of execution” yesterday. Speaking to reporters on a visit this morning, she said:[Starmer]...

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Starmer says he ‘will never walk away’ as Burnham joins Labour figures backing PM – UK politics live

Key Labour figures have rallied around the prime minister amid speculation over his leadershipKemi Badenoch has said that Keir Starmer just received a “stay of execution” yesterday. Speaking to reporters on a visit...

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Welsh first minister Eluned Morgan backs Starmer but cites ‘concerns’ after Scottish Labour leader calls for his resignation – UK politics live

The prime minister Keir Starmer is hoping to push forward on policy following a bruising week for his leadershipKemi Badenoch has said that Keir Starmer just received a “stay of execution” yesterday. Speaking to...

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