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New coal mining licenses to end as UK government prioritises clean energy
The UK government has announced plans to restrict the licensing of new coal mines, committing to bringing in legislation which will prohibit new coal...
$136trn investor coalition pens letter to big businesses asking for environmental impact information
Over 740 investors, who collectively manage more than $136trn in assets, are pressing 150,000 companies for more information regarding their environmental policies and impact.
An...
Hub analysis: Can the government really justify Cumbria’s coal mining green light?
Friends of the Earth has confirmed it will legally challenge the UK government’s decision to grant permission for a new deep coal mine near...
Coal power rebound threatens transition to net zero warns IEA
Coal power rebound threatens transition to net zero warns IEA
The rapid economic recovery is driving global coal power generation to record levels undermining efforts...
UK Coal-fired electricity ban brought forward
UK Coal-fired electricity ban brought forward
In a move designed to highlight the UK’s leadership to go further in driving down emissions and tackling climate...
The price of fast fashion: Polyester’s carbon footprint equivalent to 180 coal-fired power stations
A new report from the Changing Markets Foundation is warning against the global fashion industry’s reliance on synthetic fibres, which are made from fossil fuels such as oil and gas.
The UK’s entirely coal-free week…. and other energy trends
The UK’s entirely coal-free week…. and other energy trends
The UK has just recorded its first coal-free week since the 19th century, according to the...
UK launches Global Clean Power Alliance at G20 Summit
The UK Government has unveiled the Global Clean Power Alliance (GCPA), a coalition to help fast-track the global transition to clean energy. Announced at...
UK “highly vulnerable” to energy price shocks, say experts
A coalition of energy experts warns that the UK is dangerously underprepared for a future energy crisis. A report from the Energy Crisis Commission,...
Is the government’s BECCS strategy a house of cards?
Environmental groups have just published a stinging critique of the government’s strategy on Biomass with Carbon Capture and Storage (BECCS). They also have an...
