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Green belt land just isn’t that green anymore

The new UK government’s plans to “get Britain building” include the reintroduction of targets to build 1.5 million new houses, which is likely to encroach on some of the country’s protected countryside spaces or “green belt”. Further pressure comes from plans to build more energy infrastructure such as pylons and…

The Conversation

Korea's KHNP selected to build at least 2 new nuclear reactors in Czech Republic

The Czech government says South Korea’s KHNP has won a lucrative public tender to build at least two nuclear reactors in the Czech Republic as the country tries to become more energy independent and wean itself off fossil fuels

The Independent UK

Climate Talks Host Urges Rich Nations To Break Stalemate

The host of this year's UN climate summit on Wednesday urged governments to start compromising to break a deadlock over how to help poorer countries tackle global warming.

International Business Times

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From green energy to rivers, environment at heart of nine plans in king’s speech

Labour government recognises ‘urgency of climate challenge’ but presents measures as way to also cut cost of living

The Guardian - UK

Power prices rise after companies use rivals’ outages to ‘profit maximise’, Australian regulator says

Australian Energy Regulator says behaviour of big power companies was ‘permissible’ under national rules but ‘may not have been in the best interests’ of consumers

The Guardian - AU

Culture wars reignite over 'disingenuous' energy change

Renewables will be in the energy mix under a nuclear-powered coalition government, but investment has stalled and emissions are flatlining, the opposition says.

AAP

Govt confident in power plant after explosion report

The Queensland government believes the state-owned operators of a power plant will do better after safety failings were revealed in a report on an explosion.

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Energy minister all-in on 'batteries on wheels'

Vehicle-to-grid and vehicle-to-home charging will feature in a consumer energy road map Energy Minister Chris Bowen will put to state ministers this week.

AAP

South Africa’s new environment minister must focus on people, not profits from fossil fuels – climate ecologist

There are huge profits to be made in exploiting South Africa’s natural resources, but these come at a cost to society and the environment. Pollution, greenhouse gas emissions and depletion of natural wealth have a disproportionate impact on the country’s Black and low-income communities and workforce.

The Conversation

Cold snap sets record winter demand for electricity in Victoria as NSW windfarms supply third of power

New peak may be challenged as early as Tuesday evening as mid-winter bites in Melbourne

The Guardian - AU

Will heat pumps cause blackouts?

In the latest in our series, we look at claims heat pumps will cause a risky surge in electricity demand

The Guardian - UK

Matt Kean tells clean energy industry to speak out against vested interests ‘undermining the transition’

Former NSW Liberal minister calls on renewables sector to ‘put your mouth where your money is’ in first speech as incoming Climate Change Authority chair

The Guardian - AU

Consent bid for huge wind farm off Scotland's east coast

ONE of the largest floating offshore wind projects in the world has taken a step closer to becoming a reality with the submission of the consent…

The National (Scotland)

Keir Starmer under pressure to base GB Energy in Aberdeen

KEIR Starmer is under pressure to name Aberdeen as the headquarters of Labour’s Great British Energy project.

The National (Scotland)

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Climate activists warn more protests to come if energy scheme approved

CLIMATE activists have threatened to return to Aberdeen to protest against plans to build an Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) after occupying a park…

The Conversation

No room for nuclear power, unless the Coalition switches off your solar

Before renewables came along, coal-fired power stations pumped out electricity (and carbon emissions) 24 hours a day. But now, this type of “always on” baseload power is no longer necessary or commercially viable.

AAP

'Significant' funding floats green hydrogen export hub

Australian-made green hydrogen could power fuel-cell vehicles across Asia within 10 years as a proposed floating export hub attracts major funding.

The Guardian - UK

Thames Water owner to liquidate solar energy subsidiary amid debt crisis

Exclusive: solar developer Trinzic to voluntarily shut down as holding company seeks to recoup more than £25m

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The National (Scotland)

Scotland could have 'cheapest electricity in Europe' with reform, says energy boss

THE boss of an energy company has said Scotland could have “the cheapest electricity in Europe” if the UK Government introduces regional…

The Guardian - UK

Renewable energy brings a new set of challenges

The government’s net zero ambitions will be expensive and will require infrastructure improvements that carry a political cost

The Guardian - UK

Labour’s ‘rooftop revolution’ to deliver solar power to millions of UK homes

Ed Miliband sets new rules on solar panels and approves three giant solar farms as Labour seeks to end years of Tory inaction

The Guardian - UK

London’s Science Museum forced to cut ties with oil giant – and faces pressure over other sponsors

Campaigners welcome ‘seismic shift’ and urge museum bosses to review links with other fossil fuel sponsors

Radio France Internationale

TotalEnergies oil project 'devastating' for Ugandan national park, NGO says

Production has yet to begin, but TotalEnergies' controversial East African oil project is already taking a dire environmental toll in Uganda's largest national parks, a leading conservationist group said Friday.

The Guardian - UK

Steelmakers fire up to swap centuries-old reliance on coal for electric arc furnaces

As Tata Steel and British Steel close their polluting blast furnaces, will Labour get behind the switch to more energy-efficient technology – and secure jobs?

The National (Scotland)

Ed Miliband’s oil and gas stance is welcome but it does not go far enough

ED Miliband halting new oil and gas licences is a very welcome change of direction for UK politics and effectively brings the UK Government into…

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