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Kwasi Kwarteng reportedly held private Met Office briefing with energy bosses
Business Secretary has reportedly held a private meeting with bosses of energy firms to reassure them that the UK is heading for a mild winter, a development that could potentially take some pressure off customers’ energy bills. The Financial Times reported that the private Met Office briefing, which took place this week, said it is […]
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“Adapt or die”
The Environment Agency (EA) has called on world leaders to step up to their climate commitments and focus on adaptation practices to tackle climate change. In its third adaptation report to the government, the agency has warned of more extreme weather patterns that could lead to increased flooding and drought events, sea level rises of […]
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EU launches ‘toolbox’ of measures to tackle global energy price rise
The European Commission has launched a “toolbox” to help member states address the immediate impact of current energy price increases and further strengthen resilience against future shocks. While several member states have already announced national measures to mitigate price rises, others are looking to the Commission for guidance on what steps they can take. It […]
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Russia circles 2060 as date for net zero
Russia has announced it is aiming to reach carbon-neutrality by 2060. That comes in the final weeks before COP26, the UN conference that will bring world leaders together in Glasgow to accelerate action towards the goals of the Paris Agreement. Addressing the Russian International Energy Week International Forum, Russia’s President Vladimir Putin said: “Russia will […]
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Green hydrogen facility planned for oil terminal in Orkney
Plans to turn the Flotta Oil Terminal in Orkney into a large-scale green hydrogen facility have been unveiled. Offshore Wind Power Limited (OWPL), the consortium formed by Macquarie’s Green Investment Group, TotalEnergies and Renewable Infrastructure Development group (RIDG), has announced it is studying the use of offshore wind to produce green hydrogen on an industrial […]
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‘Scotland’s largest’ offshore wind farm gets its first turbine base
Seagreen, a project described as Scotland’s largest wind farm, has installed its first turbine base. The installation marked the start of works for the 1.1GW Seagreen wind farm. The development of the £3.3 billion project is led by SSE Renewables and supported by TotalEnergies. Two jackets were transferred from Port of Nigg in the Highlands […]
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Energy firms ‘urge government to ditch green taxes this winter’
Several energy companies have reportedly asked the government to suspend green taxes that could increase energy bills this winter by an average of £150 a year. The measure, which is designed to fund the swift to low carbon heating alternatives, including heat pumps is believed to put more pressure on households that already face an […]
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Cables can get crustaceans crabby!
Offshore wind underwater cables might be responsible for metabolism and behaviour changes observed in crabs which might change the viability of populations. That’s according to new research by Heriot-Watt University which says subsea power cables emit an electromagnetic field to which the crabs seem to be attracted and then just sit still. The scientists said […]
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Renewables at UK courts plead not guilty
The government will invest £40 million in cutting the carbon footprint of courts and tribunals across England and Wales by installing green measures. Technologies, including solar panels, electric vehicle charging infrastructure and energy efficient heating and air conditioning systems will be used in a bid to cut courts’ emissions by 10%. The move, which is […]
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Government urged to replace reliance on Russian gas with homegrown nuclear
The Nuclear Industry Association (NIA) has made a fresh call for the government to boost homegrown nuclear power against the grid’s dependence on Russian gas. The association estimates if the UK committed to building two large-scale nuclear stations at Wylfa Newydd and Sizewell, along with a fleet of Small Modular Reactors, it could replace more […]
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