Energy

Politicians, business leaders, and economists unite in condemnation of the government's decision to approve the first new UK coal mine in 30 years

Influential think tank warns that post-pandemic oil and gas companies have invested billions in projects that would push warming beyond 2.5C

Business Secretary rules that public benefits of Keadby 3 carbon capture power project planned by SSE Thermal and Equinor outweigh harms

Government argues coal mine would be compatible with net zero goals, but MPs across political spectrum condemn move as a 'backward step' for UK climate action

From onshore renewables to energy efficiency campaigns, the government is finally edging towards the position businesses have been lobbying for - but does the new plan go far enough?

Climate advisors warn Scotland is set to miss its interim climate goals due to lack of ambitious policy planning

Government promises consultation on easing planning restrictions on onshore wind farms, as Environment Secretary reveals proposed blanket ban on solar projects on farmland to be shelved – but critics warn 'we will need to see the detail'

New analysis from Energy Climate and Intelligence Unit follows complaints from small group of Tory MPs than onshore wind development could impact food security

A flurry of reports all tell the same story: renewables are transforming the world, but they are not doing it fast enough

Agency increases its five-year renewables forecast by 30 per cent in wake of fossil fuel supply crunch triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine