Energy

Wave of strengthened net zero goals unveiled by fossil firms of late are too limited in scope and rely too heavily on offsets and carbon capture and storage, analysis published by think tank warns

Campaigners hail 'historic' verdict which could have reaching consequences for major polluters worldwide

Scottish power giant unveils investment programme for coming 12 months as it posts a rise in profits during pandemic year

A quarter of UK homes and businesses are said to be situated on former coalfields, according to Mine Energy Taskforce

Long-awaited Heat and Buildings Strategy expected in coming weeks backed by consultation on policy options to accelerate roll out of heat pumps

Fresh analysis warns plans for UK's largest BECCS facility in North Yorkshire could prove more expensive for taxpayers than Hinkley Point C, but developer Drax rejects calculations and insists carbon capture technology is likely to prove a crucial component...

RenewableUK urges government to bring transmission charges paid by generators in line with those in other countries, arguing move would make UK more competitive on global stage

Regulator announces major boost to national electric vehicle infrastructure roll out, which should see nearly 2,000 new rapid chargers deployed over the next two years

Government says latest cash boost for carbon capture and hydrogen projects should help support up to 60,000 jobs