It's time to stop blaming renewable energy

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Nicolas Molho, head of energy policy at WWF-UK, sets out the case for 60 per cent renewable electricity by 2030

Here at WWF, we're really worried at how the energy debate is currently playing out in the media. Renewable energy and green policies in general are being blamed on a daily basis for rising energy bills....

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