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- Government ‘absolutely up for the fight’ over net zero, Ed Miliband says Fri, 21 Mar 25, 11:01amExclusive: energy secretary says 2050 target is imperative, and accuses opposition of betraying of future generations
- UK hoping to work with China to counteract Trump’s climate-hostile policies Fri, 14 Mar 25, 10:16pmEd Miliband visits Beijing as part of plan to create global axis working in favour of climate action
- Postcode electricity pricing is a minefield for Ed Miliband Mon, 10 Mar 25, 3:00amThere is little middle ground in the battle over zonal pricing – and the energy secretary has only months to settle dispute
- Ban on new drilling confirmed as ministers consult on North Sea’s ‘clean energy future’ Thu, 6 Mar 25, 4:08amGas and oil industry cautiously welcomes government proposals that could ease tax burden on sector
- Why has BP pulled the plug on its green ambitions? Thu, 27 Feb 25, 5:03amOil firm abandons plan to become net zero energy company as its CEO claims strategy went ‘too far, too fast’
- Britain’s net zero economy is booming, CBI says Mon, 24 Feb 25, 5:00pmGreen sector growing at triple the rate of the UK economy, providing high-wage jobs and increasing energy security
- As the UK prepares its next carbon budget, what needs to be included? Fri, 21 Feb 25, 10:02pmExpert recommendations will influence plans for energy, housing, transport industry and farming for decades
- Thirteen more oil and gas licences could be cancelled after Rosebank court ruling Fri, 14 Feb 25, 4:15amExclusive: Future of further projects uncertain after Rosebank and Jackdaw licences were found to have been unlawfully granted
- Windfarm profits should be used to screen Scots for rare diseases, says scientist Thu, 13 Feb 25, 11:39pmGeneticist who discovered hotspots of illnesses in Scottish islands calls for redirection of community benefit funds
- ‘It’s a temporary lifeline’: Drax decision is latest test of Labour’s green credentials Tue, 11 Feb 25, 2:56amMixed reaction from campaigners as ministers impose reduced subsidies and stringent conditions on Yorkshire wood-burning plant
- ‘Backsliding’: most countries to miss vital climate deadline as Cop30 nears Sat, 8 Feb 25, 7:00pmDeveloping countries urge biggest polluters to act as Trump’s return to the White House heightens geopolitical turmoil
- Labour facing defeat in vote to ban green energy investments tied to Uyghur exploitation Wed, 5 Feb 25, 5:32amExclusive: cross-party backing likely for amendment to GB Energy bill aiming to block solar panels made by forced labour
- Land use plan for England to map best areas for farming and nature Fri, 31 Jan 25, 5:00pmMinister to announce consultation that will exclude certain areas from housing, solar panels and onshore wind
- Burning wood for power not necessary for UK’s energy goals, analysis finds Wed, 22 Jan 25, 9:39pmExperts say UK should stop biomass burning as electricity sector decarbonisation by 2030 can be achieved without it
- Great Britain’s energy grid operator closes connection queue Wed, 15 Jan 25, 11:00pmNeso says ‘short pause’ will help ease logjam delaying vital green projects, as unfunded ‘zombie projects’ block queue