All at sea: making sense of the UK’s muddled nuclear policy
Is George Osborne deploying the ‘Deep State’ to secure a long-term nuclear arsenal for Britain?
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The coalition’s attitude to renewables and Scotland is a risk to national security
Westminster has failed to control rising electricity and gas prices. Between 1997 and 2013, UK households saw combined electricity and gas prices rise by 54% in real terms. In contrast, family income has…
Renewable energy is reshaping the global economy – new report
The energy transition is often painted as a jobs killer, but the evidence says otherwise.
Heat pumps without home insulation could raise bills and energy demand – here’s what the government can do
Home energy efficiency improvements should not be a luxury for those who can afford it.
Fukushima’s positive legacy
Just over two years after the disaster at the Fukushima nuclear power plant in eastern Japan in March 2011, public attitudes worldwide remain hardened against nuclear power. It may have fallen from the…
There isn’t enough ‘sustainable’ aviation fuel to make a dent in our emissions – and there won’t be for years
It’s better than regular jet fuel, but beware the hype.
Why ‘decoupling’ energy emissions from economic growth underpins the green transition
Net zero isn’t just about renewables. Decoupling shows how smarter energy systems, efficiency, and technology let economies grow while cutting emissions.
North Sea drilling is a distraction: low‑carbon transition hinges on prioritising people and jobs
Industrial renewal coupled with social reforms could support a green transition away from carbon-intensive industries while narrowing social inequalities.
Granting a new gasfield licence does not guarantee energy security
Any additional emissions from a UK gasfield are incompatible with climate targets.
Fuel made from just air, power and water is taking off – but several things are holding it back
E-fuels are going to be most useful in sectors like aviation and shipping.