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Avoiding an energy civil war

Michael Liebreich, Bloomberg New Energy Finance
clock 30 September 2013 •

Michael Liebreich argues Conservatives need to listen to both green energy and shale gas advocates in the party to drive energy policy forwards

As things stand, energy risks becoming the most divisive issue within the Conservative party, the place usually held by Europe. On one side are the Roundheads, determinedly modern, concerned about climate...

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