Clean Coal Tech Could Bring 30,000-60,000 Jobs Into the UK Economy

Clean coal technology could bring between £2-4 billion a year into the UK economy by 2030, and support between 30,000-60,000 in jobs such as engineering, manufacturing and procurement, according to new independent research. The report, ‘Future Value...

U.K. Government Publishes List of Sites That Could Potentially Host New Nuclear Power Stations

A list of eleven sites that could be potential hosts to new nuclear power stations in the UK was published today. Members of the public now have a month to comment on the proposed sites before the nuclear planning consultation later this year. The Department...

E.U. Agrees Greenhouse Gas Reduction Target

EU leaders have agreed measures to deliver a unilateral commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 20% by 2020 compared to 1990 levels. They also made a clear commitment to increase this target to 30% in the context of an international climate agreement.

U.K. to Lead the World with Commitment to Cut Emissions By 80% By 2050

Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband today committed the UK to cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 80% on 1990 levels by 2050 as a major contribution to a global deal on climate change.