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12-Nov-12

IEA report reminds us peak oil idea has gone up in flames

"The truly global implications of the 2012 report lie in the warning that we must leave most of our fossil fuels in the ground"

Category: Energy sources

29-Oct-12

Coal resurgence threatens climate change targets

"Biggest increase in coal usage for 50 years could throw the UK's green ambitions off course"


28-Oct-12

Nuclear power turns to developing world as west recoils from Fukushima

"As the mood in Japan, Germany, Italy and even France hardens, China is restarting a £170bn reactor programme and India is looking to atomic power to shore up its creaking grid"


25-Oct-12

Solar islands floated as clean energy source for crowded continents

"The plans envisage a group of hexagonal artificial islands linked together and supporting 4,200 solar photovoltaic panels across an area the size of a football stadium. Multiple islands connected together could then make up a...

Category: Energy sources

25-Oct-12

New biomass plants shelved as Drax and Centrica blame lack of support

"Renewable energy sector criticises government for 'bias' towards cost-saving conversion of coal power stations to wood"

Category: Energy sources

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