UK
China set to invest in UK nuclear industry
Britain, a pioneer of nuclear power, is handing over its industry to the French and Chinese in a move likely to see a doubling of electricity prices
Lord Deben: Cameron is ‘utterly committed’ to fighting climate change
The head of the Climate Change Committee speaks to RTCC about Conservative commitment to climate cause and why it matters
UK outlines ambitious strategy for solar energy
Energy and climate minister Greg Barker says country is aiming for target of 20GW by 2020, but significant challenges lie ahead
Bangladeshi NGOs bribe government to release climate funds, says report
Morning summary: New research accuses Bangladeshi authorities of corruption; ICAO rejects EU’s Emissions Trading Scheme; UK nuclear power plant deal is in the offing
‘Science is not finished until it’s communicated’ – UK chief scientist
Sir Mark Walport tells Royal Society meeting that climate change experts need to learn how best to translate their findings for a wider audience
UK faces “deep cuts” to meet global emission budget
Ed Davey says country will have to face historical responsibility if global carbon budget is divided among nations
UK banks ‘leading funders’ of Indonesia coal mining
HSBC, Barclays, Standard Chartered, RBS and Lloyds, underwrote bonds and shares in fossil fuel companies worth £170 billion between 2010 and 2012
UK and China sign carbon capture development deal
Construction of CCS plant in Guangdong slated for 2014 as countries agree to share researchers and expertise
UK renewables generation increases by 56% since 2012
Figures from DECC show renewables production increased by 56% and coal, natural gas and oil decreased this year compared to 2012
Seven countries launch new ‘economics of climate change’ analysis
South Korea, Ethiopia and the UK join four others to fund $8.9 million review of costs and benefits of cutting carbon emissions
Sir David King appointed UK climate change envoy
Former Chief Scientific Advisor takes key Foreign Office post two years ahead of proposed UN emissions reduction deal
UK set to relaunch flagship energy efficiency scheme
Morning summary: Ed Davey, Secretary of State for the Environment, announced his intention at Liberal Democrat party conference to relaunch the Green Deal
UK hits 1GW of installed offshore wind capacity
Soaring capacity complemented by trial of two 219m high 6MW Siemens turbines at Gunfleet Sands wind farm
Analysis: UK nuclear plans shrouded in mystery
Government says it needs new power stations, but doubts remain over potential costs and whether that much power is needed
Fracking will increase CO2 emissions without global climate deal
UK government report warns the use of shale gas will not bring emission levels down without tighter regulation and low carbon ambition
UK commits to supporting Pacific Islands in climate fight
Foreign Office minister Hugo Swire says strong coalition required to achieve global emissions deal in 2015
BBC survey highlights UK public support for wind and solar
Poll reveals 70% of public want energy system to be nationalised as confidence in suppliers collapses
Lord Stern: Cameron’s claims of UK fracking boom ‘baseless’
Morning summary: leading climate economist says Prime Minister’s assurances shale exploration can bring down the price of gas are way off mark
UK lobbying law could stifle climate change debate
Proposed legislation governing charity campaigns heavily criticised by MPs, NGOs and green groups
UK solar market hits 1 gigawatt for the first time
The largest PV installation to date was completed during the first half of this year, helping to boost figures