At least half a dozen renewables developers have already begun identifying potential sites for full-scale windfarms in England.
Fury from opposition and NGOs following King’s Speech
At the King’s Speech the government announced new legislation to allow the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) to invite applications for new oil and gas licences on an annual basis.
Miliband to announce bill to enable a clean energy grid
Ed Miliband is set to announce an energy independence act that will establish an electricity system based on clean energy by 2030.
‘We don’t envy her job’: Reactions to Claire Coutinho’s appointment
From questions around the oil industry (owing to the Prime Minister’s expansion of drilling), to concerns around changing leadership in the government and whether she’ll listen to scientists, she faces a tough job.
M&S, Amazon and IKEA urge prime minister to focus on delivering net zero
Major brands including M&S, Amazon and Ikea signed a letter to the PM urging him to put a greater emphasis on delivering Britain’s net zero goals.
Ed Miliband: “The drive for green energy is not some climate luxury”
Ed Miliband made the comments in the wake of this week’s damning annual progress report from the Climate Change Committee on LBC’s Tonight with Andrew Marr.