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Abolish energy price cap, says Scottish Power boss

Thu, 2021-10-21 14:00
The recent crisis exposed deep flaws in the way the market was structured, top executive says.
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COP26: Document leak reveals nations lobbying to change key climate report

Thu, 2021-10-21 11:00
Countries are asking the UN to play down the need to move rapidly away from fossil fuels.
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Climate plan urging plant-based diet shift deleted

Thu, 2021-10-21 01:39
A research paper recommending people shift towards plant-based foods is not policy, the government says.
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What is Climate Justice?

Wed, 2021-10-20 21:58
Who is responsible for climate change and who should take the lead in trying to fix it?
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COP26: Russia's Vladimir Putin will not attend climate summit

Wed, 2021-10-20 21:54
No reason was given for the Russian leader's decision not to attend the conference in Glasgow.
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Is the UK's green plan enough to halt climate change?

Wed, 2021-10-20 19:10
Support for roads, aviation and fossil fuel drilling could undermine UK's green credentials at COP26.
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Climate change: Fossil fuel production set to soar over next decade

Wed, 2021-10-20 14:08
Government plans to extract coal, oil and gas are incompatible with safe temperatures, says the UN.
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Tips on how to save energy at home and help the planet

Wed, 2021-10-20 10:54
What can homeowners do to reduce their energy consumption?
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Science cuts in Autumn budget would threaten prosperity, says ex-minister

Wed, 2021-10-20 10:32
The science committee chair will hear of the impact of possible changes to research spending.
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Ros Atkins on… Europe's climate challenge

Wed, 2021-10-20 09:23
Ros Atkins looks at how Europe is getting to grips with its emissions problem.
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Environment bill: Green groups dismay as ministers reject changes

Wed, 2021-10-20 09:14
Ministers say the new law will demonstrate global leadership, but critics accuse them of "inaction".
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Net zero announcement: UK sets out plans to cut greenhouse gas emissions

Wed, 2021-10-20 01:58
The government reveals its long-awaited strategy days before global leaders meet for COP26 in Glasgow.
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Orion: Nasa's Moon ship ready to be attached to rocket

Wed, 2021-10-20 01:06
The Orion spacecraft is ready to be placed on top of a rocket that will send it towards the Moon.
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Heat pump grants worth £5,000 to help replace gas boilers

Tue, 2021-10-19 21:04
The England and Wales grants will cover just 90,000 heat pumps out of more than 20 million households.
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What is net zero and how are the UK and other countries doing?

Tue, 2021-10-19 20:56
Experts have recommended developed countries adopt targets to reduce emissions to net zero by 2050.
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Diver finds 900-year-old crusader sword off Israel's coast

Tue, 2021-10-19 19:16
The blade, which is encrusted with marine organisms, is believed to be about 900 years old.
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Climate change: Is the UK on track to meet its targets?

Tue, 2021-10-19 18:19
With weeks to go until the UK hosts a global climate summit, is the government on track to meet its own commitments?
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The battle to make lighter life-saving body armour

Tue, 2021-10-19 09:12
New materials are making body armour lighter but nanotechnology could provide a breakthrough.
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COP26: 'Hate tells scientists their work is important'

Tue, 2021-10-19 03:00
Prof Phil Jones, portrayed in BBC drama The Trick, says climate scientists must be protected.
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How energy flexibility can save us money and cut carbon

Mon, 2021-10-18 10:10
Making energy supply to homes and businesses more flexible could help the UK meet its climate goals.
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