David Kingman reports on a controversial proposal by the government for dealing with the UK’s stockpile of low-level nuclear waste
Category: Environment
Hinkley Point C: New information shows future generations could shoulder clean-up costs
David Kingman draws attention to some new information that the government has recently been forced to release about the decommissioning costs of the Hinkley Point C deal
UK government approves Hinkley Point
The UK government has finally decided to go ahead with the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point against the advice of many experts. David Kingman explains IF’s misgivings
UK likely to miss 2020 renewable energy targets, MPs warn
David Kingman reports on the recent warning from the Energy and Climate Change select committee that the UK will miss its 2020 renewable energy targets unless radical changes are undertaken
Renewable energy: what hurdles still stand before this 21st-century juggernaut?
Felix Ireland, IF volunteer, gives insight into the current state of renewable energy, and highlights just what else needs to be done
Government unexpectedly postpones Hinkley Point announcement
David Kingman reports on the government’s surprising decision to postpone giving the go-ahead to the new nuclear power station at Hinkley Point in Somerset
Iron-ore mining in Goa: the case for Intergenerational Equity
Rahul Basu of the Goa Foundation explains why iron-ore mining has become such a contentious issue in Goa, and why the Goa Foundation has fought for an equitable intergenerational agreement to provide the best solution for the industry and the Goan population today, as well as for generations to come. There are lessons here for… Read more »
Scotland to start receiving Scandinavian energy after new undersea cable is approved
David Kingman reports on an exciting new cross-border initiative in renewable energy
New report highlights growth of renewable energy around the world
David Kingman discusses the findings from the latest REN21 Global Status Report, which measures the growth of renewable energy capacity around the world
Hinkley Point decision delayed until September
Following up on recent speculation about whether the Hinkley Point nuclear project will go ahead, David Kingman reports that a final decision has now officially been delayed until September