Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit

Thousands skip school to attend Belgian climate protest

17/01/2019 – Associated Press
More than 10,000 students join march to demand more action on global emissions
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Penguins and whales worst hit by melting Antarctic ice

18/01/2019 – The Times
Iconic species at risk as melting sea ice changes habitats
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UK firm launches fuel cell charger for electric cars

18/01/2019 – The Telegraph
Using hydrogen to recharge vehicles will ease stress on power system, developers claim
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Plans to mine lithium in Cornwall boosted by investment

17/01/2019 – The Telegraph
Start-up looking to mine metal for electric car batteries buoyed by £1m backing
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RWE plans €1.5bn annual investment in wind and solar

17/01/2019 – Reuters
German power giant aims to become Europe's third largest renewables company
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China's Jiangsu province approves 6.7 GW offshore wind

17/01/2019 – Reuters
Manufacturing region gives green light to 24 new projects as part of national drive to reach 100 GW by 2020
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Google pens deal to buy solar power in Alabama

17/01/2019 – AP (via Daily Mail)
Tech giant continues wave of agreements that see data centres run on clean power
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Lincolnshire exhibition shows risks of climate change

18/01/2019 – Grimsby Telegraph
Artwork shows town ravaged by soaring temperatures and rising seas
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Briefings

Essential facts on key issues

What's the logic behind a net zero greenhouse gas emissions target? Read more

What are so-called 'negative emissions', and why are they needed to reach net zero? Read more

How can the UK power itself in a net-zero world? Read more

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How behind the scenes rule changes are undermining the UK’s smart grid transition Read more

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