A group of MPs who sit on the House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee have delivered a stark warning in their latest report that the UK isn’t doing enough to hit the government’s climate targets. David Kingman looks at the points they raised
Category: Energy
Can the UK achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050?
In a move which demonstrates great far-sightedness towards the interests of younger and future generations, the UK recently became the first major industrialised country to commit itself to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by the year 2050. But is this ambitious target actually achievable? David Kingman investigates
2016 was record-breaking year for renewable energy
David Kingman reports on the impressive growth of renewable energy around the world last year
Will “modern industrial strategy” help young people?
David Kingman looks at what we know so far about the government’s “modern industrial strategy” and considers its implications for young people
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