DNV report casts doubts over UK reaching net zero by 2050
DNV has released a new report which indicates the UK is set to miss its 2050 net zero target and has called on industry and government to mobilise a clear roadmap to attain the mid-century goal. Revealed in its UK
‘The fork in the road is upon us’: world must act immediately to meet net zero 2050, with solar and wind set to dominate, BNEF says
As of today, less than 10% of the necessary solar and wind power needed for a 2050 global net zero scenario exists, whilst global electricity generation will need to more than triple to 80,000TWh, according to the 2022 BloombergNEF (BNEF)
Nothing says ‘backwards Brexit Britain’ better than a new coal mine
The Conservatives have given the green light to a new coal mine in an act of climate vandalism which wipes away any trace of environmental responsibility the party has previously tried to portray. With Michael Gove giving the thumbs up
California wildfires in 2020 dimmed solar panels production by 10-30%, says NCAR study
The intense wildfires that ravaged California in the US in 2020 were responsible for substantial solar energy forecast errors, according to a study led by scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). The smoke darkened so much
Major offenders: These oil and gas companies are tipping the world toward climate catastrophe
Oil and gas companies are betting on a future in which their production pushes global heating beyond 2.5C, a new report reveals. Shell, TotalEnergies and Chevron are among the majors which recently approved $166 billion (€157bn) of investment in
Government removes red tape in win for onshore wind
The UK government is to relax its de facto ban on onshore wind following growing pressure from MPs. It is to consult on changes to the national planning policy it has announced, following “positive engagement with MPs.” In November, Simon
Using 5% of UK commercial rooftop space for solar could save £12.6 billion annually
PowerMarket have released the results of a study that indicates that if the UK used 5% of available UK commercial rooftop space for solar, it could lead to an estimated £12.6 billion per year in energy cost savings. Detailed
‘The fork in the road is upon us’: world must act immediately to meet net zero 2050, with solar and wind set to dominate, BNEF says
As of today, less than 10% of the necessary solar and wind power needed for a 2050 global net zero scenario exists, whilst global electricity generation will need to more than triple to 80,000TWh, according to the 2022 BloombergNEF (BNEF)
Sealing windfall tax loopholes could raise £22 billion
Should loopholes for tax incentives be removed from the UK government’s windfall tax could generate around £22 billion in additional revenue, research from the New Economics Foundation (NEF) has found. The government’s investment allowance loophole is a highly controversial policy