UK joins new Renewables Club with pledge to promote green energy

Jessica Shankleman
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Politicians from 10 countries promise to highlight benefits of a transition to a low-carbon economy

The UK has become a card-carrying member of a new international Renewables Club that promises to promote and scale up the global use of green energy sources, such as wind and solar power. Launched on...

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