Oil and gas legislation is total distraction, senior Tory says
Senior Tory criticizes plans for annual oil and gas licensing rounds, saying they reinforce the perception that the UK is not serious about combating climate change.
The government argues that the plans will strengthen the UK's energy security and that domestic production of fossil fuels is better than importing them. [ more ]
A Tense Climate Summit Begins Against a Backdrop of War and Record Heat
World leaders at the UN climate conference in Dubai are urging the rapid transition away from fossil fuels and towards clean energy.
Greenhouse gas emissions have already warmed the planet by 1.2 degrees Celsius above preindustrial levels, causing destructive climate events worldwide. [ more ]
A 120 year old electric carriage goes on display at the Science Museum
The Bersey Electric Cab, an early electric car from 1897, is showcased to highlight the transition to cleaner energy.
Exhibition explores key components of cleaner energy transition: superconducting power cables, rechargeable batteries, renewable energy generators, and nuclear energy innovations. [ more ]