Cop29 host Azerbaijan set for major fossil gas expansion, report says Exclusive: Those with ‘interest in keeping world hooked on fossil fuels’ should not oversee climate talks, say report authors The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024
Why does gas supplier charge £486 to remove meter when others do it free? We needed the gas supply cut off so we could install a heat pump to help the environment The Guardian - UK · Oct 23, 2024
Energy market operator 'can't guarantee' lower bills Energy officials warn of "stubbornly high" power prices as coal plants stutter towards an exit, with no guarantee bills will fall in the next five years. AAP · Oct 23, 2024
Let’s tax carbon: Ross Garnaut on why the time is right for a second shot at carbon pricing Australia now has a government and parliament wanting timely transition to net zero. We have a government and parliament wanting to build Australia as the renewable energy superpower of the zero-carbon world economy. For the time being, we have favourable international settings for using our opportunity. The Conversation · Oct 23, 2024
Union slams 'false hope': jobs at risk in nuclear push Nuclear energy is a dangerous distraction from the real decisions facing Australia, the Electrical Trades Union warns members ahead of the Queensland election. AAP · Oct 22, 2024
Southeast Asia deepening dependence on fossil fuels, report warns ASEAN’s 10 members met the entirety of region’s rise in electricity demand last year through fossil fuels, report says. Al Jazeera · Oct 22, 2024
Matt Kean lambasts ‘wild fantasy’ of former Coalition colleagues to extend coal power and build nuclear plants Climate Change Authority chair says Peter Dutton’s energy policy would drive up electricity bills and deter investment in renewables The Guardian - AU · Oct 21, 2024
3 Copper Stocks Poised to Benefit From the Green Energy Transition Copper stocks are a strong investment due to rising demand from the green energy transition, which is crucial for renewable technologies, electric vehicles, and increased infrastructure needs, driving price and consumption growth. Therefore, investors should consider investing in top copper stocks such as Vale (VALE), Southern Copper (SCCO), and Rio… StockNews.com · Oct 21, 2024
Work starts on vast 'solar membrane' to cover West Ham's London Stadium The installation will consist of 6,500 square metres of panels, enabling the stadium to save more than 200 tonnes of carbon emissions a year Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024
Back on track for clean energy overhaul, investors told A jolt of investor interest has put Australia back on track for 82 per cent renewable energy in the electricity grid by 2030, Energy Minister Chris Bowen says. AAP · Oct 21, 2024
Carbon capture is not the answer to the climate crisis In 50 years, CCS has captured just a tiny proportion of global emissions and left a trail of wasted public money in its wake The Guardian - UK · Oct 20, 2024
Crofting township to take fight to Spanish firm over battery storage plans AN “idyllic” crofting township is gearing up to oppose a planned battery energy storage development proposed by a Spanish company.. The National (Scotland) · Oct 20, 2024
Scottish wind farm marks 'significant milestone' as it sends first power to grid A SCOTTISH wind farm has marked a “significant milestone” as it provided its first power to the national grid ... The National (Scotland) · Oct 18, 2024
Pylons rule and rural beauty is up for sale. Why do those in power so hate the countryside? Ed Miliband seems happy to see the landscape blighted. We value townscape – everywhere else has to fend for itself, says Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2024 ‘Community action’: Oxfordshire’s Low Carbon Hub on its local renewable energy projects Community energy group hopes for local electricity trading as part of its ‘better system’ of supply and ownership
AAP · Oct 17, 2024 Generators chase peaks as wholesale energy prices spike Batteries are setting the price in the electricity market more often than a year ago but gas is the dominant price-setter as generators chase lucrative spikes.
The Conversation · Oct 17, 2024 How farmers can use solar power without damaging the rest of their operation As the world races to meet net-zero targets, emissions from all industrial sectors must be reduced more urgently than ever. Agriculture is an important area of focus as it contributes up to 22% of global greenhouse gas emissions – almost as much as the energy sector.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 17, 2024 Will Great British Energy herald UK’s green revolution? National energy company, which launched this week, is Labour’s strategy to end dependence on fossil fuels
The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024 SNP accuse Anas Sarwar of 'insulting' Scottish people ahead of Germany trip AN SNP MSP has accused Anas Sarwar of “insulting” the Scottish people ahead of his trip to Germany to discuss GB Energy.
The National (Scotland) · Oct 17, 2024 Anas Sarwar visits Germany 'to discuss how Scotland can lead on clean energy' ANAS Sarwar is set to travel to Germany to "discuss how Scotland can become a world-leader in clean energy" ...
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024 Great British Energy can become a major power generator, says its chair Vision for company includes the potential to borrow its own money in order to rival multinationals
International Business Times · Oct 16, 2024 'Age Of Electricity' Coming As Fossil Fuels Set To Peak: IEA More than half of the world's electricity will be generated by low-emission sources before 2030 but the deployment of clean energy is "far from uniform" across the globe, the International Energy Agency said Wednesday.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 16, 2024 Coalition pledge to subsidise Australia’s most expensive form of energy makes ‘no sense’, Labor says Chris Bowen questions why gas companies who already produce energy should get windfall gain under opposition’s plan
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2024 Fossil fuels could become cheaper and more abundant, says IEA International Energy Agency says transition to clean energy means there will be a surplus of oil, gas and coal
The National (Scotland) · Oct 16, 2024 'Local communities have spoken': Looking at the big picture on Highland energy AN unprecedented Highland Council motion to clarify renewable energy developments and strategies has received significant support from the…