Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit

Energy plans may cut £45 a year from bills

18/12/2018 – BBC News
Energy regulator Ofgem's plans for "smarter, fairer and cleaner" energy system set to cut consumers' bills
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Tinker Lane fracking well proves to be a cul-de-sac

18/12/2018 – The Times
Fracking set back as first well drilled in East Midlands draws a blank
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Irish parliamentarians support offshore oil ban

18/12/2018 – The Times
Committee likely to vote today in favour of bill to ban future offshore oil and gas exploration off Irish coast
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EU agrees deal to cut emissions from cars

17/12/2018 – Reuters
European Union agrees to cut carbon emissions from cars by 37.5 percent in a decade
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Britain in electric slow lane after grant cut

18/12/2018 – The Times
Electric cars likely to cost more in UK than other European countries after cut in government support
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Americans' support for climate policies growing - poll

17/12/2018 – Wall Street Journal
Two-thirds believe action is needed and record-high 45% believe problem is serious enough to merit immediate steps
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MEPs to scrutinise Exxon over climate misinformation

17/12/2018 – The Guardian
Alleged role in spreading misinformation about climate change will be scrutinised by EU for the first time
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Jamie Oliver 'hypocrisy' over £5m deal with Shell

18/12/2018 – The Sun
TV chef revamp of service station food offering leads to accusations he is not taking climate change seriously
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Briefings

Essential facts on key issues

Net zero: why?

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

Negative emissions: why, what, how?

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

Net zero: power

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

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